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GU52 WCC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,173 mi
Last recorded148,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill / front jacking point slightly distorted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side light not illuminating enough light (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side light not emitting enough light (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill / front jacking point slightly distorted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,630 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 144,620 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside face facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 139,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 135,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 135,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 124,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,886 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine undertray insecure

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,639 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 WCC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU52 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

GU52 WCC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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