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HJ52 VHY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,158 mi
Last recorded215,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2015 215,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 208,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 201,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 176,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 140,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 123,203 miles

FRONT TYRESWORN* SUSPECT NSF SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING- SEAL NOT CLEARLY BREECHED* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

HEADLAMP IMAGESSLIGHTLY DIM* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION*ACCEPTABLE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A* REAR NO. PLATE IN POOR CONDITION- JUST OK*

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,439 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 3 Jan 2008 88,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

HJ52 VHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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