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EX52 OBS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 79,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,939 miles

Nearside Outer outer sill is excessively corroded but not within perscribed areas of steering/suspension/seat belts

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

Pass 18 May 2015 77,795 miles

n/s/f outer sill is excessively corroded but not within perscribed areas of steering/suspension/seat belts etc

Pass 22 May 2014 76,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 73,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,895 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,113 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 OBS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBS, 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 EX52 OBS registered?

EX52 OBS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EX52 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OBS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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