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VU52 VLW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,032 mi
Last recorded200,032 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 200,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 189,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 177,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 158,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 158,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 141,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 122,855 miles

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)

Offside rear bumpstop perishing.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,162 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear b/stops perished

Fail 3 Nov 2006 87,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs starting to get close to wear marker

rear bump stops perished

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 VLW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

VU52 VLW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is VU52 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 VLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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