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MF52 HHM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

231,545 mi
Last recorded231,545 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 HHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 231,545 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 224,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in copper grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in copper grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 224,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 217,793 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 217,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 206,469 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 206,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 199,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 199,239 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner front sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel inadequate at wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating little or no effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitted no components can be checked

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 192,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 183,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 176,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 168,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,526 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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MF52 HHM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MF52 HHM, 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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MF52 HHM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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