BU02 HWO

2002 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 October 2016
Last recorded mileage
72,837 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Skoda has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 72,837 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of critical safety systems makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,234 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been driven extensively for its age.

Things to check

  • Not valid MOT since 2016-10-13, indicating 9 years without a current certificate.
  • Five major failures across emissions, lights, brakes, and suspension in 16 tests.
  • Seventeen advisories for critical wear items like tyres, exhaust, and brake components.
  • Recurring coil spring failures and advisories across 9 tests (Oct 2011, Sep 2015).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 9,234 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, as evidenced by the MOT records.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 72,837 mi PASSJan 2007: 78,604 mi PASSJan 2008: 84,137 mi PASSJan 2009: 88,669 mi PASSNov 2009: 94,125 mi PASSSep 2010: 98,362 mi FAILSep 2010: 98,363 mi PASSOct 2011: 104,156 mi PASSSep 2012: 114,846 mi FAILOct 2012: 114,867 mi PASSSep 2013: 118,342 mi FAILSep 2013: 118,346 mi PASSSep 2014: 123,190 mi FAILSep 2014: 123,190 mi PASSSep 2015: 126,632 mi FAILSep 2015: 126,632 mi PASS127k100k73kJan 2006Sep 2015

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 PASS 72,837 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 78,604 mi
USER ENTERED slight cuts to both front wiper blades.
USER ENTERED both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre treads starting to crack.
USER ENTERED nail in n/s/r tyre.
USER ENTERED corrosion starting to form on rear brake discs.
Jan 2008 PASS 84,137 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre has cracks between tread blocks
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has cracks between tread blocks
Jan 2009 PASS 88,669 mi
ADVISORY front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nov 2009 PASS 94,125 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED o/s/r brake slight drag when vehicle in jacked postion, but not showing on R.B.T,
Sep 2010 FAIL 98,362 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front brake discs some deteriation
USER ENTERED rear brake discs some deteriation
USER ENTERED n/s steering mechanism slight play
Sep 2010 PASS 98,363 mi
USER ENTERED front brake discs some deteriation
USER ENTERED n/s steering mechanism slight play
Oct 2011 PASS 104,156 mi
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED front brake discs have some deteriation
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre very near flich on left hand lock
USER ENTERED n/s steering mechanism has slight play, when vehicle in jacked postion
Sep 2012 FAIL 114,846 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2012 PASS 114,867 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2013 FAIL 118,342 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED towbar ball covered
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED steering track rods and ends surface rust
Sep 2013 PASS 118,346 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED towbar ball covered
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED steering track rods and ends surface rust
Sep 2014 FAIL 123,190 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED towbar ball covered
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres have some tread wear
Sep 2014 PASS 123,190 mi
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED towbar ball covered
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres have some tread wear
Sep 2015 FAIL 126,632 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY n/s inner steering joint some play
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Sep 2015 PASS 126,632 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY n/s inner steering joint some play
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU02 HWO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.