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AO52 OXH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 6mm chip31cm up/53cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack starting from offside edge going in 10cm then up 27cm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,358 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 121,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,556 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 38,076 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 38,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper blade split

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 OXH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 OXH registered?

AO52 OXH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AO52 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OXH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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