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VU52 ZFD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,118 mi
Last recorded192,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 192,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 187,824 miles

Front indiacator lens missing

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 187,823 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front indiacator lens missing

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 171,168 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 171,161 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 149,586 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 149,586 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 129,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,139 miles

small stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,602 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 ZFD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

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

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