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WV52 BUE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,968 mi
Last recorded147,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 147,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 146,854 miles

Offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaitor clip missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 144,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 144,879 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 142,848 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 142,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 139,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 123,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 112,250 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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WV52 BUE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV52 BUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV52 BUE registered?

WV52 BUE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is WV52 BUE safe to buy?

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