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JM52 LMM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,439 mi
Last recorded194,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM52 LMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 194,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,918 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 188,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 184,033 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has evidence of being run flat

Fail 6 Dec 2016 184,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn & deteriorated

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 172,943 miles

Brakes are noisy when applied!

Centre Rear Child seat fitted!

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Advise sill has been damaged/crushed in the past!

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering joint! (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Advise sill has been damaged/crushed in the past!

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Steering joint! (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak/broken dipstick tube!

Fail 8 Dec 2015 172,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush! (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes are noisy when applied!

Centre Rear Child seat fitted!

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Advise sill has been damaged/crushed in the past!

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering joint! (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Advise sill has been damaged/crushed in the past!

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Steering joint! (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak/broken dipstick tube!

Pass 4 Dec 2014 160,704 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 160,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 142,553 miles

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

slight corrossion in brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2013 142,553 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight corrossion in brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,900 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread has castling on inside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 118,900 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread has castling on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,252 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some test items hidden by covers/components

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,343 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JM52 LMM 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 71.4%.

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 JM52 LMM, 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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JM52 LMM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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