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PY52 HHM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,895 mi
Last recorded216,895 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 216,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 216,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 202,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,739 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 187,338 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 175,338 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 175,338 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 149,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,893 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,684 miles

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.

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 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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