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VU52 HSY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,769 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear number plate in incorrect position

Fail 25 Sep 2017 146,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre worn low & worn heavy on inner edge

rear number plate in incorrect position

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,887 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn very close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2016 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre tread worn very close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,085 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 137,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,684 miles

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)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,153 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 HSY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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