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DU52 LHH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,547 mi
Last recorded156,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 LHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,547 miles

corrosion n/s brake pipe to flexi BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe from flexi BORDERLINE

o/s sill

Fail 28 Jul 2017 156,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion n/s brake pipe to flexi BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe from flexi BORDERLINE

o/s sill

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,063 miles

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

unable to check the condition or operation of rear seatbelts

Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested emissions (7.4.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to check the condition or operation of rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Jul 2015 138,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 129,604 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,546 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner tie rod ball

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,424 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,424 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,320 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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DU52 LHH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 DU52 LHH, 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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DU52 LHH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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