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VU52 WKR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,393 mi
Last recorded163,393 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 163,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 163,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 148,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 131,334 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 114,616 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,882 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 78,009 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 WKR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU52 WKR, 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 VU52 WKR registered?

VU52 WKR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is VU52 WKR safe to buy?

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