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PY52 HHB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,489 mi
Last recorded152,489 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,207 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,001 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 128,983 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CAT section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi section leaking & rear silencer bracket section deteriorated slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn/stepped on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 120,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also badly worn/stepped on inner edge out side centre 3/4s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,668 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack end ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,668 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack end ball joint

Stop lamp not working All three (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

tailgate will not open

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,669 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,173 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,746 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 HHB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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