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WU52 OFO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,156 mi
Last recorded230,156 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 230,156 miles

Nearside body damage. Cosmetic only.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 224,039 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses perished

Front brake hoses perished

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Significant fluctuation front brake readings

Fail 21 Aug 2017 224,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses perished

Front brake hoses perished

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Significant fluctuation front brake readings

Pass 23 Aug 2016 210,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 25 Aug 2015 195,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front coil springs corroded

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 195,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front coil springs corroded

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 182,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 182,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 170,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlights set for european use [no kick ups]

Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,219 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust leaking at rear of cat

Nearside front tyre at legal limit

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

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Sep 2011 139,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 88,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

removed compass from screen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

removed compass from screen

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 70,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,441 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 33,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 OFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

WU52 OFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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