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HV52 ZNE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,470 mi
Last recorded272,470 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 272,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 264,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 246,997 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Sep 2016 246,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 227,986 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 227,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 216,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 216,179 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in nearside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2012 200,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 200,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 186,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 167,747 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage within swept area which is obscured by the tax disc. Does not seriously obscure or adversely affect the drivers view of the road.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,449 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 120,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,055 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Fail 15 Aug 2007 98,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 98,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 54,848 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 ZNE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV52 ZNE, 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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HV52 ZNE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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