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VU52 WXA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,916 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,375 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,233 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 WXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

VU52 WXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is VU52 WXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 WXA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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