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HV52 ZPB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,847 mi
Last recorded198,847 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 198,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 198,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 191,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 180,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 180,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 156,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,303 miles

front brake discs worn quite bad/corroded inner faces.

front brake pads getting down.

front tyres worn low edges 2mm.

wishbone lower bushes going soft and splitting.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 136,303 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn quite bad/corroded inner faces.

front brake pads getting down.

front tyres worn low edges 2mm.

wishbone lower bushes going soft and splitting.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,901 miles

Rear registration plate delamminating.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,136 miles

both rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,971 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 ZPB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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