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WU52 OYG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 97,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,800 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 80,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion visable n/s + o/s rear shock absorbers not yet excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 73,699 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,466 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F washer jet spray pattern poor. But working at moment.

Rear wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,807 miles

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

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 OYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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