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HV52 RLX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,986 mi
Last recorded58,986 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,986 miles

O/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight deterioration and seperation starting at O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush at inner bush area

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,010 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 42,010 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,915 miles

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

middle exhaust mount deteriorated dose support system ok

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,886 miles

Rear footbrakes increasing at different rates @ 25%

Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread patern

Rear footbrakes increasing at different rates @ 25%

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,416 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,416 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,775 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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HV52 RLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV52 RLX, 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 HV52 RLX registered?

HV52 RLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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