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AO52 JOH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leg (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,229 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing lower rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leg (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust leak at front joint

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,682 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak around bottom of cambelt cover area

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,557 miles

slight exhaust leak at front sleeve joint (sealed up leak)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,066 miles

EML light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,130 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,533 miles

fault with indicators.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,778 miles

mirror hanger removed from driver view area.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,642 miles

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

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

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

tyre tread worn thin on spare wheel.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,102 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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AO52 JOH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO52 JOH, 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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AO52 JOH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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