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MK52 VMX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,327 mi
Last recorded172,327 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 172,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 168,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 162,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 151,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 145,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe rear bush's perished

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 129,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 124,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 124,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,626 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,062 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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MK52 VMX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMX, 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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MK52 VMX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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