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VU52 KNC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,455 mi
Last recorded174,455 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 174,455 miles

o/s +n/s sills damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2014 174,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s +n/s sills damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2013 144,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,605 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,350 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,258 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 KNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

VU52 KNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is VU52 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 KNC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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