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CX52 UXJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,022 mi
Last recorded145,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 UXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,022 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 145,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,638 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 141,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 140,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,453 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 139,453 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 136,465 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 136,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 124,463 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2011 85,969 miles

all 4 tyres near limit & slightly cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres near limit & slightly cracked.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,826 miles

o/s/f brake disk pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,213 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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CX52 UXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX52 UXJ, 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 CX52 UXJ registered?

CX52 UXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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