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LT52 SNV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,478 mi
Last recorded221,478 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 221,478 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 19 Mar 2015 221,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in offside track rod

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 214,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 14 Apr 2014 214,569 miles

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

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

2 screws in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 8 Apr 2013 207,225 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 195,297 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 195,296 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 185,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 185,620 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 158,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,792 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 113,558 miles

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,331 miles

both front brake discs distorted a little

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak back of engine

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 SNV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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