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DU52 LHT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,297 mi
Last recorded146,297 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 LHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 146,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 132,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,628 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight wear/deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,499 miles

slight wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,376 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,216 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 LHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHT, 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 DU52 LHT registered?

DU52 LHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DU52 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 LHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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