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WU51 OXG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,722 miles

middle exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

middle exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,368 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,832 miles

Front brake disc's starting to corrode and lip

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc's starting to corrode and lip

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear disc's heavily pitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,646 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear disc's heavily pitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,459 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,403 miles

o/s/f (rear) wishbone bush starting to lift

rear discs corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2006 71,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f (rear) wishbone bush starting to lift

rear discs corroding

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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WU51 OXG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU51 OXG, 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 WU51 OXG registered?

WU51 OXG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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