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WU52 OXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise coming from fan belt end of engine.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 137,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise coming from fan belt end of engine.

o/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge on raised step on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 130,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded/ worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge on raised step on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing outer edge on raised step (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing outer edge on raised step (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing outer edge on raised step (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing outer edge on raised step (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

front number plate damaged - still readable

glow plug light flashing

Fail 11 Feb 2016 121,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

front number plate damaged - still readable

glow plug light flashing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,730 miles

rear discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,972 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,817 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 102,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,504 miles

both number plates deteriorating

wiper blades wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,163 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to wear,ok at test.Both front brake pads starting to wear low,ok at test.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 76,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to wear,ok at test.Both front brake pads starting to wear low,ok at test.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,860 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 OXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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