MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NS door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NS door mirror glass cracked
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both fronts and nearside rear tyre treads wearing on edges
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
both fronts and nearside rear tyre treads wearing on edges
front bumper insecure on offside front
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU52 VLP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?
VU52 VLP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.
Is VU52 VLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU52 VLP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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