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VU52 WWX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,033 mi
Last recorded157,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion evident underside

Pass 23 Jul 2020 147,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 147,108 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,827 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner cv boot clips loose

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 136,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

both front inner cv boot clips loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,127 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,066 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,066 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,756 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,413 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,700 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 42,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,882 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 31,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,866 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 WWX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WWX, 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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VU52 WWX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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