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GU52 WFX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

307,844 mi
Last recorded307,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 307,844 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 307,612 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 286,911 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2011 280,045 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

slight play in steering rack

wear in n/s/f seat runners

Pass 7 Jun 2010 275,010 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 268,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 268,013 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 WFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

GU52 WFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is GU52 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 WFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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