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WU52 OXA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,707 mi
Last recorded155,707 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,707 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 155,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 150,401 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 150,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 143,428 miles

EML (engine management light) is on

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 143,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML (engine management light) is on

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,723 miles

Bonnet securing mechanism is rusty / seizing. Difficult to open bonnet.

EML (engine management light) is on

Emissions requirement just met

Pass 30 Mar 2013 127,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2012 120,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,053 miles

offside rear brake juddering.

power steering pipe ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 108,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake juddering.

power steering pipe ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,749 miles

front tyres worn inner edges below 1.6mm.offside and near 1.6mm.nearside.

power steering pipe ferrules corroded.

rear brake drums corroded.

rear registration plate delaminating.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,447 miles

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

brake drums corroded.

power steering pipe ferrule corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,038 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake drums corroded.

power steering pipe ferrule corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,259 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers seat belt slow to return.

power steering pipe joint slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,259 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return.

power steering pipe joint slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,096 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 43,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 42,724 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

a lower braking effort from nearside front brake.

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 OXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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