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AO52 ORT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

282,046 mi
Last recorded282,046 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ORT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 282,046 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 282,046 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 276,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2021 266,791 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 266,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 259,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 259,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 250,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2018 241,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 241,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 232,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 224,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 224,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 216,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 208,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 202,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 196,969 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 196,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 186,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 170,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 170,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 149,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 125,844 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,959 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 76,760 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ORT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO52 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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