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WK52 UBE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,874 mi
Last recorded89,874 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 89,874 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,960 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,744 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,961 miles

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

Rear Axle Light Corrosion

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 76,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge Worn/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Light Corrosion

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,752 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,752 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,597 miles

N/S rear & N/S front tyre perishing in tread grooves

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,499 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,743 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil low had to top up 1 litre.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 15,929 miles

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

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

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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WK52 UBE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK52 UBE, 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 WK52 UBE registered?

WK52 UBE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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