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HJ52 VHT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,919 mi
Last recorded174,919 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 174,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 174,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 162,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 162,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 151,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,990 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)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 130,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,787 miles

The front brake discs are getting worn and lipped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,167 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section mount in poor condition.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 88,167 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section mount in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,971 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,249 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN TO APPROX 2.5MM

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING ON INNER EDGE.

HANDBRAKE COULD BE BETTER

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low front discs worn

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 VHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 HJ52 VHT, 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 HJ52 VHT registered?

HJ52 VHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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