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GU52 WBP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

184,556 mi
Last recorded184,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 184,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 184,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 174,373 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2011 174,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 164,853 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

both outersills damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

slight blue/white smoke from exhaust

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 15 Jul 2010 164,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

both outersills damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

slight blue/white smoke from exhaust

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 7 Jul 2009 154,326 miles

airbag light on

both outer sills damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

o/s/r indicator discoloured

oil leaks

slight play in steering column top bush/steering wheel

Fail 7 Jul 2009 154,326 miles

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

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

airbag light on

both outer sills damaged

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

o/s/r indicator discoloured

oil leaks

slight play in steering column top bush/steering wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,148 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 137,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,269 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 123,269 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 120,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WBP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

GU52 WBP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2002.

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