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BN52 HCP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

224,861 mi
Last recorded224,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 224,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 213,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 209,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 205,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 201,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 201,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 198,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 195,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 191,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 186,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 179,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 172,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 165,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2015 165,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 159,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2013 150,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 138,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 128,947 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 128,837 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 118,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,868 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,550 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,533 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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BN52 HCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BN52 HCP, 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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BN52 HCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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