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DU52 HMV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,529 mi
Last recorded169,529 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 169,529 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Fail 22 Aug 2020 169,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 152,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,984 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,590 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 53,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU52 HMV, 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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DU52 HMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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