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HV52 UUD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,036 mi
Last recorded168,036 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 168,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 164,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 154,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 154,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 143,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 143,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

engine / bay covers / under guards fitted , restricted views

headlamp remote adjuster not working

n/s wiper arm requires repositioning

o/s/r door central locking faulty

suspension ; both front lower arms ,rearward bushes deteriorated , soft , may be related to uneven tyre wear

tyres ; n/s/f ( skypes ) tread low on edges

tyres ; o/s/f ( skypes ) tread bald on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,321 miles

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

engine / bay covers / under guards fitted , restricted views

headlamp remote adjuster not working

n/s wiper arm requires repositioning

o/s/r door central locking faulty

suspension ; both front lower arms ,rearward bushes deteriorated , soft , may be related to uneven tyre wear

tyres ; n/s/f ( skypes ) tread low on edges

tyres ; o/s/f ( skypes ) tread bald on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 113,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,917 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,586 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 69,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 68,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,365 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 UUD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HV52 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

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

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