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WU52 OYV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 84,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,583 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,696 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,641 miles

front and rear pads low.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,485 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 OYV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

WU52 OYV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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