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WU52 GRF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,306 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

brake pipes corroding

nearside sill damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,080 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,538 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,855 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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WU52 GRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU52 GRF, 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 WU52 GRF registered?

WU52 GRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is WU52 GRF safe to buy?

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