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MK52 WDL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

330,495 mi
Last recorded330,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 WDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 330,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2018 330,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 323,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 319,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 308,038 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE RACKEND

Pass 13 Sep 2014 294,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 279,786 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 263,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 249,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2011 249,518 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside front disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 239,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 225,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 225,809 miles

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

advise nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 207,873 miles

advise handbrake close to no reserve travel

advise nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2007 189,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 189,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 165,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 147,809 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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MK52 WDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK52 WDL, 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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MK52 WDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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