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PY52 HGG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,353 miles

Battery loose but secure

Play at steering wheel, rack ends weeping oil

Wipers just clear screen

Fail 2 Apr 2017 106,335 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENS MISSING

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES COVER IN GREASE UNABLE TO INSPECT

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,124 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been coverd in grease

o/s/r tyre inner wall slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,277 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,062 miles

left and right rear shocker bump stops split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

left and right rear shocker bump stops split

water ingress in rear number plate

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 46,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,260 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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PY52 HGG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY52 HGG, 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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PY52 HGG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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