MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear coil springs shortened but locate correctly when returned to normal position
engine top cover fitted obscuring some components
nearside front brake hose slightly perished
nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light
offside rear brake back dust cover corroded
rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded
rear seat base missing
slight damage to lower sills
slight play in both steering track rod arms
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs shortened but locate correctly when returned to normal position
engine top cover fitted obscuring some components
exhaust centre section upper heatshield loose
nearside front brake hose slightly perished
nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light
offside rear brake back dust cover corroded
parking brake lever reserve travel low
rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded
rear seat base missing
slight damage to lower sills
slight play in both steering track rod arms
29% front brake imbalance
4x temporary use wheels fitted to vehicle
all brake discs poor
both track rod end rubbers perished
exhaust heavily corroded
front grill damaged
n/s/r tyre on LEGAL limit
n/s/r window insecure
rear coil springs corroded
stone chips to windscreen
unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to dampness
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PY52 HHM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HHM, 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 HHM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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