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VU52 ZVB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,303 mi
Last recorded86,303 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,542 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,467 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

splits in n/s wiper blade but still clears screen

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,463 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

splits in n/s wiper blade but still clears screen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,329 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 ZVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

VU52 ZVB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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