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LF52 HYZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,931 mi
Last recorded160,931 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 160,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,106 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket is detached

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front direction indicator lens missing

SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL 4 CORNERS SEEMS WEAK

Fail 30 Jan 2016 143,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket is detached

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front direction indicator lens missing

SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL 4 CORNERS SEEMS WEAK

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 17,506 miles

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

advise middle exhaust mount in poor condition

advise slight play osf steering rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,830 miles

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

engine lght on;nsf tyre wearing low on edges,rear brake discs corroding and wearing,slight play in front anti roll bar d rubbers

Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE LIGHT ON,NSF TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ON EDGES,REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING AND WEARING,SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D RUBBERS.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,566 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN NSF AND OSF INNER ANTI ROLL BAR D RUBBERS.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,115 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,115 miles

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

Dashboard engine managent warning light on.

Dashboard traction control warning light on.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,809 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 77,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,281 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 48,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine manegment light does not go out

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 HYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYZ, 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 LF52 HYZ registered?

LF52 HYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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