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WU52 NVE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,663 mi
Last recorded50,663 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,663 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 50,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,971 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,247 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,161 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 4,717 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 NVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

WU52 NVE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WU52 NVE safe to buy?

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