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WU52 OWC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,257 mi
Last recorded210,257 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 210,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage to front sills

Pass 12 Sep 2008 184,905 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 184,899 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 155,160 miles

slight play in n/s tiebar

Pass 19 Jul 2006 129,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 129,734 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 98,988 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 98,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 OWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

WU52 OWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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