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BF52 HMK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 175,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 173,510 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear axel beam bushes worn

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 173,510 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear axel beam bushes worn

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 167,711 miles

Offside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 160,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 154,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,540 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake ballance

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 144,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 124,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 124,167 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,409 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,073 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 61,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,006 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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BF52 HMK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF52 HMK, 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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BF52 HMK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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