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VU52 HRP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe behind front silencer starting to corrode through.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe behind front silencer starting to corrode through.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,854 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slighlty.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 107,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slighlty.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,685 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 98,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,995 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,991 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,478 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,249 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside of tread.

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 HRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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