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LF52 HYV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 176,644 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 176,644 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 172,246 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 166,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,216 miles

both front shocker top mounts

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 153,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 153,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 142,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 130,303 miles

offside rear brake - slightly binding

Fail 26 Sep 2013 130,303 miles

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

offside rear brake - slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 122,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,266 miles

chips on screen

Fail 29 Sep 2010 111,266 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

chips on screen

front tyres on limits

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,543 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

run out on rear brakes

slight noise on rear bearings

slight run out on f.brakes

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

run out on rear brakes

slight noise on rear bearings

slight run out on f.brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,092 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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LF52 HYV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LF52 HYV, 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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LF52 HYV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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