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LR52 DWC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 114,042 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,725 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 103,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,118 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 54,825 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,825 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,631 miles

both front top strut mounts have play when wheels suspended

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,631 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front top strut mounts have play when wheels suspended

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,577 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 22,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Glow plug light flashing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 13,510 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,507 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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LR52 DWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR52 DWC, 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 LR52 DWC registered?

LR52 DWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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