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GU52 WCT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,140 mi
Last recorded211,140 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 211,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Damage to o/s inner sill

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 203,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 195,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 188,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 183,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 176,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 166,168 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 134,385 miles

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

advise o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

advise play in both front top shocker mountings

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded

advise very slight blow on cat rear joint

Fail 2 Dec 2013 134,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

advise o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

advise play in both front top shocker mountings

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded

advise very slight blow on cat rear joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 114,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 97,702 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on 2.5mm 205/55/16W

Pass 18 Dec 2010 97,702 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2.5mm 205/55/16W

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,715 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,751 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,576 miles

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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 WCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

GU52 WCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 WCT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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