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EX52 OEA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

255,682 mi
Last recorded255,682 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 255,682 miles

both rear tryres deteriorated in tread

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s front inner and outer sill corroded and weak

oil leaks

rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Pass 9 Aug 2023 242,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 237,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 233,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 233,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 226,677 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 226,677 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 222,362 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 222,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 220,544 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 220,544 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 218,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 212,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 205,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 195,385 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount deterioated

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 186,513 miles

engine man light on

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 174,179 miles

chip in screen

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 165,475 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 165,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear discs heavily worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 152,644 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)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 143,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2009 143,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 136,698 miles

dampness around offside front shock absorber

offside and nearside front outersills damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2008 136,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dampness around offside front shock absorber

offside and nearside front outersills damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 105,160 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 OEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

EX52 OEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is EX52 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OEA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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