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DU52 HLC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,208 mi
Last recorded178,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 178,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 170,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 154,288 miles

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Jul 2013 146,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 139,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 139,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs coroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust on discs

Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,989 miles

Stonechip in o/side of windscreen on 10mm maximum size.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 107,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stonechip in o/side of windscreen on 10mm maximum size.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,654 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 92,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,725 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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DU52 HLC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU52 HLC, 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 DU52 HLC registered?

DU52 HLC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is DU52 HLC safe to buy?

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