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WU52 RXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front suspension hub corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,331 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front suspension hub corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 89,305 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,118 miles

offside headlamp image

offside rear shock absorber corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,117 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside headlamp image

offside rear shock absorber corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,653 miles

noise from offside rear wheel

offside rear brakes slow

Fail 3 Jan 2018 88,652 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from offside rear wheel

offside rear brakes slow

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,915 miles

offside door mirror

Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,915 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside door mirror

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,331 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,331 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2015 86,448 miles

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

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

both track rod ends ball joint boots

offside front tyre tread low and perished badly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,448 miles

both track rod ends ball joint boots

offside front tyre tread low and perished badly

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,728 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,144 miles

both front tyre tread getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,732 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on outrer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,015 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outrer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,861 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 82,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,774 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 79,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,876 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,892 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 RXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

WU52 RXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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