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EO52 CLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,617 mi
Last recorded176,617 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 176,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 173,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 170,138 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 170,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil light flashing on dashboard

front and rear number plates deteriated

rear wiper will need attension

Fail 2 Feb 2015 164,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil light flashing on dashboard

front and rear number plates deteriated

rear wiper will need attension

Fail 3 Feb 2014 149,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 149,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,481 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 144,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

tracktion control warning light

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 115,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 115,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,698 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 65,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,854 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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EO52 CLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO52 CLJ, 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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EO52 CLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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