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PJ52 HXU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

264,912 mi
Last recorded264,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 HXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 264,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 205,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,067 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 138,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,984 miles

slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,596 miles

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

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

nearside wiper blade in very poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,596 miles

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

nearside wiper blade in very poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,133 miles

damage to nearside front tyre side walls

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,827 miles

N/S/F tyre wall slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,100 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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PJ52 HXU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ52 HXU, 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 PJ52 HXU registered?

PJ52 HXU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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