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MF52 UMS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,003 mi
Last recorded190,003 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 190,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 183,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 183,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 172,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 172,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 159,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 140,425 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/f wheel rim dented

Fail 2 Mar 2012 140,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/f wheel rim dented

Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,701 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,263 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,919 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 UMS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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