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WU52 OEV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,166 mi
Last recorded88,166 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,240 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,240 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,623 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,885 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 OEV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

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

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