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WU52 YEG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 YEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off. still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seatbelt stalk mechanism slightly malfunctioning.

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away, both rear mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs corroded.

both front hub assembly's corroded.

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both rear brake discs corroded.

corrosion around rear spring mounts.

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2025 104,075 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off. still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front seatbelt stalk mechanism slightly malfunctioning.

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away, both rear mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs corroded.

both front hub assembly's corroded.

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both rear brake discs corroded.

corrosion around rear spring mounts.

front subframe corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,905 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,886 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split, multiple places (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,559 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,620 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,627 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,938 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,933 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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 27 Sep 2012 75,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 37,351 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 YEG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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