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WU02 VEO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,248 mi
Last recorded205,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 205,248 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 205,237 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 200,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 196,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under guards

Pass 15 Dec 2015 190,928 miles

top and bottom guards

Pass 31 Dec 2014 184,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smoke when cold

Fail 29 Dec 2014 184,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 176,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 161,577 miles

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trim missing from passenger side of windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 161,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trim missing from passenger side of windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 142,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 142,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 126,822 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 126,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 67,309 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,638 miles

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 VEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

WU02 VEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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