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WU51 OXK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 163,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes are separating

Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,235 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes are separating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 152,305 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2014 152,305 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,694 miles

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

rear brake application uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,787 miles

both front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

damp oily residue around rocker cover

near side rear tyre worn uneven and close to limits

near side rear wheel bearing slight ruffness

Fail 11 Nov 2010 116,787 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

damp oily residue around rocker cover

near side rear tyre worn uneven and close to limits

near side rear wheel bearing slight ruffness

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,721 miles

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

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,665 miles

Rear 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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WU51 OXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OXK, 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 WU51 OXK registered?

WU51 OXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for WU51 OXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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