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VU52 HNF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,942 mi
Last recorded198,942 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 198,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 186,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 171,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,779 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 147,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (bioth sides) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,863 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2016 92,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,544 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,486 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,796 miles

SMALL CUT DAMAGE TO O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL - NOT TO CORDS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,434 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 HNF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNF, 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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VU52 HNF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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