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OU52 WTG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,947 mi
Last recorded227,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 WTG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 227,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 214,978 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 214,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to windscreen edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 193,087 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 193,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,493 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 181,493 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 169,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 169,878 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 159,120 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 147,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 147,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 134,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 134,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 108,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,673 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 93,673 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,165 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,121 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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OU52 WTG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OU52 WTG, 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 OU52 WTG registered?

OU52 WTG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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