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WU52 GRZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,855 mi
Last recorded154,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 154,855 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded away

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Jan 2017 154,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust clamps corroded away

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,621 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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 10 Jan 2015 138,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 130,122 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 130,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,854 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arm inner joints.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 115,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,628 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,478 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,135 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 GRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WU52 GRZ, 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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WU52 GRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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