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GU52 OAX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,361 mi
Last recorded159,361 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 159,361 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 159,170 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 148,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 142,322 miles

front and rear discs very worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 142,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front and rear discs very worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 123,992 miles

n/s & o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

slight play in n/s steering rack track rod

Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,976 miles

o/s inner cv gaiter poorly secured

Fail 2 Sep 2009 105,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s inner cv gaiter poorly secured

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,902 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 87,901 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,983 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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GU52 OAX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GU52 OAX, 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 GU52 OAX registered?

GU52 OAX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is GU52 OAX safe to buy?

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