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WU02 VHW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,457 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

nearside front indicator cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,457 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

nearside front indicator cover missing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,412 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,412 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 825,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both top suspension mounts slight play

undershield fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both top suspension mounts slight play

undershield fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,365 miles

Hazards and indicator relay intermitant fault. Although working when tested

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,643 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 VHW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

WU02 VHW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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