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EJ52 VXP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,587 mi
Last recorded213,587 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 213,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 203,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 192,584 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 188,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 188,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 182,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 179,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 179,472 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 176,695 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 176,695 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,950 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EJ52 VXP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ52 VXP, 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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EJ52 VXP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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