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VU52 ZVA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,560 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,264 miles

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,594 miles

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,053 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2013 99,548 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,879 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,671 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 23 Nov 2009 71,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,928 miles

FRONT + REAR REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,928 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT + REAR REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,263 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2007 55,261 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,943 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 ZVA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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