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VO52 DUV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

196,807 mi
Last recorded196,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 196,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 191,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 184,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 182,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 173,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 164,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 157,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 157,565 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 146,524 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 138,761 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 130,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,926 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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VO52 DUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VO52 DUV, 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 VO52 DUV registered?

VO52 DUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for VO52 DUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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