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LG52 VML

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,937 mi
Last recorded38,937 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,937 miles

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,366 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Apr 2024 37,357 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,242 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 36,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,787 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 19 Apr 2021 35,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine malfunction light on

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,579 miles

Engine MIL stays on

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 32,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Deep cracks in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,755 miles

Deep cracks in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,754 miles

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

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

Deep cracks in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,185 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,949 miles

Cracks in nearside rear and offside front outer tyre wall

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,948 miles

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

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

Cracks in nearside rear and offside front outer tyre wall

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,198 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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LG52 VML is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG52 VML, 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 LG52 VML registered?

LG52 VML is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for LG52 VML shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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