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WU02 XWT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,512 mi
Last recorded210,512 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 210,512 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 202,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 196,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 188,022 miles

Evidence of NSF lower balljoint retaining nut fouling suspension leg.

Handbrake application uneven.

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

NSF tyre on recommended limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OSR shock absorber leaking.

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight lift in both sides front strut top bushes/ bearings.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 188,022 miles

Evidence of NSF lower balljoint retaining nut fouling suspension leg.

Handbrake application uneven.

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

NSF tyre on recommended limit.

OSR shock absorber leaking.

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight lift in both sides front strut top bushes/ bearings.

Pass 2 May 2013 172,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

tracking

Fail 1 May 2013 172,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

tracking

Pass 8 May 2012 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 160,552 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 150,227 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 150,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 139,563 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2009 139,563 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2008 125,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 109,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 108,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,474 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 XWT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

WU02 XWT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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