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MK52 VLV

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

277,270 mi
Last recorded277,270 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 277,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 277,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 276,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 275,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 273,123 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2016 272,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 270,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 270,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 269,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 265,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 228,956 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 228,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 248,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 241,008 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 209,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 167,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 114,829 miles

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

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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MK52 VLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK52 VLV, 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 MK52 VLV registered?

MK52 VLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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