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VU52 UPD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 UPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 95,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,869 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 77,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,680 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 70,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,332 miles

2 front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,399 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,701 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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VU52 UPD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU52 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 UPD registered?

VU52 UPD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 UPD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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