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PY52 HCX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,076 mi
Last recorded206,076 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 206,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 206,071 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle corroded to excess at mounting bush area near side and offside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 193,309 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 193,309 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 172,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to mid at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 159,872 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 159,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,271 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 143,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,491 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,783 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,783 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,462 miles

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

unable to check wheel stud security due to wheel trims

unable to inspect rear brakes due to design

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

PY52 HCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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