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HJ52 VHU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 148,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 143,889 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 140,090 miles

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

nearside and offside rear seatbelt webbing slow in returning into reel

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 136,370 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

door open warning lamp on

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 136,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount bracket broken away

door open warning lamp on

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 130,906 miles

advise crack in windscreen not considered serious to obscure vision

Fail 2 Jan 2013 130,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise crack in windscreen not considered serious to obscure vision

Pass 3 Jan 2012 123,864 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and worn on edges.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 123,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres are perished and worn on edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 111,147 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both wipers are worn, unable to test for clearing due washers inop

exhaust middle mount insecure due to corrosion

front windscreen cracked but not in any zone areas

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,832 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 58,642 miles

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

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 VHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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