2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · VU52 HMZ
2002 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 176,236 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 HMZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2024
- 176,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 HMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Octavia (VU52 HMZ) between January 2023 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU52 HMZ Mileage History
- 25/01/2023171,852 mi
- 24/01/2024176,187 mi+4,335 mi
- 30/01/2024176,236 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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