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WU02 VEL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,055 miles

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

n/s wing repeater lens missing

o/s front indicator lens damaged/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wing repeater lens missing

o/s front indicator lens damaged/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,362 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,484 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VEL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEL, 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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What year was WU02 VEL registered?

WU02 VEL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WU02 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 VEL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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