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PY52 HCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,617 mi
Last recorded171,617 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2011 171,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 167,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 146,102 miles

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 119,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,746 miles

OS rear shock absorber weeping

Rear tyres badly cracking

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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PY52 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY52 HCA, 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 PY52 HCA registered?

PY52 HCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is PY52 HCA safe to buy?

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