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BV52 VTM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,196 mi
Last recorded195,196 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 195,196 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 178,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum requirement

Rear brake slightly binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 178,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum requirement

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 170,974 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Rear axle bushes cracked and perishing

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 31 Oct 2014 170,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Rear axle bushes cracked and perishing

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 18 Oct 2013 162,162 miles

All suspension bushes perishing

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

O/s/f track rod end gaiter damaged

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Fail 18 Oct 2013 162,162 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

All suspension bushes perishing

All tyre pressures low

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r tyre nailed, bald on inner edge and cracked/splitting

O/s/f track rod end gaiter damaged

O/s/r tyre going out of shape

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 27 Sep 2012 151,763 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 151,763 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,884 miles

light rust on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 26 Oct 2011 144,884 miles

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

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

light rust on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 13,661 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,226 miles

center exhaust behind cat thin

crack in offside mirror glass

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 119,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

center exhaust behind cat thin

crack in offside mirror glass

play in nearside of steering rack

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 109,993 miles

crack in offside mirror glass

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn

some play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 100,775 miles

rear brake disc edges rusty

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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BV52 VTM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV52 VTM, 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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BV52 VTM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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