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SK52 HKU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,038 mi
Last recorded153,038 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

n/s/f flexi brake hose frayed slightly

rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,516 miles

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

n/s/f flexi brake hose frayed slightly

rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,342 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 99,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,142 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 92,055 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 80,825 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 80,824 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv damage to nearside front sill.coroded slightly

slight wheel bind on offside rear

windsceen cracked nearside front at bottom of screen not in either zones

Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,317 miles

slight corrosion front brake disks

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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SK52 HKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK52 HKU, 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 SK52 HKU registered?

SK52 HKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is SK52 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 HKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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