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WU02 OSA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 OSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 179,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 179,724 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 179,723 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear bump stops perished

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2019 175,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,689 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns+os (2.5.A.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns+os (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 11 Jan 2016 123,774 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,215 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 114,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,856 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 54,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,366 miles

Rear number plate slightly blemished needs attention.

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WU02 OSA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU02 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU02 OSA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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