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KL52 DXC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,019 mi
Last recorded166,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 DXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 166,019 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 158,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 142,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,927 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)

all 4 tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 117,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light staying on

front brake discs some distortion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,647 miles

airbag light on

exhaust centrebox braket broken

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 17 Dec 2010 91,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 85,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,754 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,379 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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KL52 DXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KL52 DXC, 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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KL52 DXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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