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AV52 LGL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,530 mi
Last recorded166,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 166,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 166,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light is ON. (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 157,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 146,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,961 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 129,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 129,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 124,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 111,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 96,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 78,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,282 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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AV52 LGL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 LGL, 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 AV52 LGL registered?

AV52 LGL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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