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VU52 HNB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,558 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rackend

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on min

Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on min

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,520 miles

Advise both front ball joints borderline legal

Advise front tyres wearing low

Advise rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 50,541 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 HNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

VU52 HNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 HNB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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