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DU52 HVV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,040 mi
Last recorded178,040 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,040 miles

tailgate will not open

Fail 3 Dec 2018 178,039 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

tailgate will not open

Pass 16 Dec 2017 175,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 175,343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,351 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 162,349 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine under try loose /catching road wheels (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split track rod end (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split track rod end (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f....n/s/r.....o/s/r worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 149,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 149,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 141,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 141,863 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,361 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,361 miles

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

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

alternator belt tensioner is noisy and worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,261 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 105,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,097 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 96,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,417 miles

os/f tyre with slight cracks in side walls

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 HVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU52 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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