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OY52 HTC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,276 mi
Last recorded143,276 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 HTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 143,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,201 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 133,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,284 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,909 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2016 113,909 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,311 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 32,934 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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OY52 HTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY52 HTC, 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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OY52 HTC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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