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VU52 ZUA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,173 mi
Last recorded193,173 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 193,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 193,116 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not lock into clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 185,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 185,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,804 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 174,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated belt faulty (5.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 168,836 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 168,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 163,659 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Oct 2015 163,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 151,451 miles

E/M/L light on

both front wipers smearing slightly but clearing screen

brake pedal travel long

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 151,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E/M/L light on

both front wipers smearing slightly but clearing screen

brake pedal travel long

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 134,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 116,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,644 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 99,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,752 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 8 Nov 2007 44,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,040 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 ZUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZUA, 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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VU52 ZUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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