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WU52 WGZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 137,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 130,868 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,908 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,605 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 WGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 WGZ, 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 WGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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