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EX52 OCB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OCB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,062 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coolant level low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,125 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,125 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,174 miles

cover fitted under engine compartment

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,787 miles

n/s door mirror cracked need atenttion

Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,787 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked need atenttion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,596 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 OCB 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 78.9%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

EX52 OCB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is EX52 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OCB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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