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LT52 SNK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,791 mi
Last recorded169,791 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 SNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 169,791 miles

Emissions not tested hole in rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer rusted and holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle attachment rusted and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle attachment rusted and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 162,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle mounts/bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 162,658 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2017 155,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust clamps rusted/deteriated

center exhaust silencer rusted/deteriated

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 30 May 2017 155,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust clamps rusted/deteriated

center exhaust silencer rusted/deteriated

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system deteriated

oil leak

rear beam axle heavily rusted

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Jun 2016 150,308 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear seat cover not allowing use of belt (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing jammed in rear seat clamp not allowing use of belt (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system deteriated

oil leak

rear beam axle heavily rusted

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,736 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heatshield loose and fouling exhaust

nearside front abs sensor retaining bolt missing

nearside front brake pad warning wire disconected

nearside front side light dim

offside front side light dim

rear axle rusted

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2014 137,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine coolant leaking from rear of engine

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2013 124,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine coolant leaking from rear of engine

engine fault warning light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,643 miles

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

The engine management light is on

Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,643 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

The engine management light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,888 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

aircon lecking.

r/h rear door wont open from the out side.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aircon lecking.

r/h rear door wont open from the out side.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,051 miles

front brake disc,s slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 103,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake disc,s slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,994 miles

28% inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,770 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 74,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,750 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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LT52 SNK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LT52 SNK, 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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LT52 SNK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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