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GU52 VZL

2002 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 218,014 miles on the clock, averaging 8,642 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU52 VZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,642

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading218,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,518
Average per year8,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 VZL 127k149k172k195k218k '05'16'10

Check GU52 VZL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage206,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,259 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage185,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage180,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage175,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage170,668 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage165,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage161,647 miles
Since last MOT+13,759 miles
PASS
Mileage147,888 miles
Since last MOT+21,234 miles
PASS
Mileage126,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 VZL

What car is GU52 VZL?

GU52 VZL is a silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 VZL?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 VZL was 218,014 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 VZL passed its MOT?

GU52 VZL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2016.

Is GU52 VZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 VZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU52 VZL?

GU52 VZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.