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WU02 XXL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,519 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,170 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2019 123,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,588 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,023 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,095 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2014 92,404 miles

front brake disc`s worn.

nearside front brake hose deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2014 92,404 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

nearside front brake hose deteriorated.

offside front and offside rear tyres worn,legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 9 May 2013 88,426 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

slight transmission oil leak.

spare tyre tread depth worn near 1.6mm.

Pass 1 May 2012 83,627 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,604 miles

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

cooling fan/motor noisy.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,488 miles

front brake pads worn.

front wiper blades ends split.

Pass 6 May 2008 57,472 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,472 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 49,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2006 42,663 miles

drivers seat belt twisted.

offside front tyre worn outer tread 2.0mm.

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 XXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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