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MK52 VOU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 154,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 152,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 149,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 147,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 145,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,048 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 102,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,792 miles

Inner Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 83,792 miles

Inner Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,194 miles

advise slight play in nearside & offside front steering arms

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,915 miles

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

advise slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,294 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 VOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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