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HJ52 OVB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,004 miles

o/s/f indicator loose

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 147,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 122,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 112,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,660 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

may be slight exhaust blow under bonnet

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front driveshaft inner boot signs of leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,738 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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HJ52 OVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ52 OVB, 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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HJ52 OVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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