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BN52 HCX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

236,718 mi
Last recorded236,718 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 236,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 231,392 miles

General corrosion under body

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 226,912 miles

Front corrosion under bonnet

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion rear boot

Pass 23 Nov 2020 223,975 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 221,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 211,974 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 199,032 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 198,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 181,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 164,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 150,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 141,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 127,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 100,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 59,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,317 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 HCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HCX, 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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What year was BN52 HCX registered?

BN52 HCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is BN52 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 HCX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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