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GU52 MHX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 MHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,604 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,080 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT HALF SPLIT.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING LOW ALSO HAS A NAIL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT HALF SPLIT.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING LOW ALSO HAS A NAIL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,850 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,908 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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GU52 MHX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU52 MHX, 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 GU52 MHX registered?

GU52 MHX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is GU52 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 MHX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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