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VU52 VRP

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised inner edge 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner raised inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,906 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear exhaust mount deteriorating but exhaust still secure

offside rear fuel tank support strap has corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,734 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,537 miles

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 16 Sep 2011 76,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,871 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 VRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

VU52 VRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is VU52 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 VRP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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