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VU52 HPC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 166,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 159,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 141,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,565 miles

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 97,096 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 12 Sep 2009 84,322 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate delaminating †

Fail 14 Sep 2005 37,413 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,413 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 HPC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

VU52 HPC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is VU52 HPC safe to buy?

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