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EX52 OAD

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,565 mi
Last recorded189,565 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 189,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front fitted wrong as per sidewall instruction

alternator belt frayed

Fail 17 Aug 2022 189,536 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

alternator belt frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front fitted wrong as per sidewall instruction

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 182,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim is slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil misting around steering rack

slight damage to both sills

Pass 22 Sep 2020 176,424 miles

slight damage to both sills

Fail 25 Aug 2020 175,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to both sills

Pass 16 Aug 2019 170,267 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

slight damage to both sills

Fail 7 Aug 2019 169,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight damage to both sills

Pass 6 Sep 2018 163,214 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in steering rackend

Nearside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

Rear shock absorber caseings are deteriorated

brake pipes are slightly deteriorated and slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 153,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall is slightly worn

Offside Front cv gaiter is slightly deteriorated

brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 135,458 miles

Noise under vehicle unable to find source

Slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,458 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Noise under vehicle unable to find source

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,714 miles

exhaust brackets are brocken of mid section of exhaust but exhaust is not insecure

o/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

slight knocking on vehicle unable to find the source

Fail 15 Oct 2014 124,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust brackets are brocken of mid section of exhaust but exhaust is not insecure

o/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

slight knocking on vehicle unable to find the source

Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,902 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration some bushes

some balljoint rubber covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,205 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,376 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 74,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,800 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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EX52 OAD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX52 OAD, 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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EX52 OAD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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