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EX52 OFA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,198 mi
Last recorded90,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,198 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,720 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,082 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,354 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,002 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,030 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,708 miles

Nearside outer sill is dented and very scratched underneath.

Offside front seat belt is a bit slow to retract.

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

Slight play in offside steering,possibly track-rod inner ball joint.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,899 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play offside steering possibly inner balljoit on track rod.

Smoke emissions not registering on tester(too clean).

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,899 miles

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)

Slight play offside steering possibly inner balljoit on track rod.

Smoke emissions not registering on tester(too clean).

Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,896 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,327 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX52 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

EX52 OFA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is EX52 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OFA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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