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GU52 WDD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

241,921 mi
Last recorded241,921 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 241,921 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 240,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 235,429 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 230,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 230,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 228,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 223,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 221,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 218,631 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 218,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 213,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle

Fail 22 Mar 2018 213,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 205,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 205,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 197,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r seat belt not checked childseats fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 188,030 miles

Gear Linkage Stiff

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 188,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Gear Linkage Stiff

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,275 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,234 miles

slight wear and corrosion rear discs

Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear and corrosion rear discs

Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind o/s rear brake

wear n/s rear tyre

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,358 miles

wear n/s rear tyre

wipers starting to smear

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,950 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 77,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WDD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WDD, 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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GU52 WDD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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