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VU52 VLT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 141,695 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Jan 2017 141,665 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely service brake (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill damaged

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view temp repair (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear noise from wheel when rotated

Rear both sides coil springs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Nov 2015 134,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2015 134,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,657 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 109,971 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 109,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,482 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,932 miles

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

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 VLT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

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