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VU52 HMZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,236 mi
Last recorded176,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 176,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 176,187 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 171,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 163,158 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 163,158 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,807 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 150,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 142,877 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 27 Jul 2017 134,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 128,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,526 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,670 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 82,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 59,299 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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VU52 HMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU52 HMZ, 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 VU52 HMZ registered?

VU52 HMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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