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LT52 SVJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,078 mi
Last recorded175,078 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 175,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 168,255 miles

both front tyres close to limit wearing badly on inner edge

security of n/s/f inner wheel arch trim borderline

unable to hold revs steady on imissions check.have phoned help line .informed pass & advice.must be further investigated.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 161,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Fail 3 Feb 2010 160,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Pass 14 Jul 2009 152,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 152,451 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 145,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 135,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 122,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 122,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 114,453 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 102,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check mid engine speed on emissions.presenter informs car runs fine

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,774 miles

unable to check mid engine speed on emissions.presenter informs car runs fine

Pass 4 May 2006 86,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVJ, 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 LT52 SVJ registered?

LT52 SVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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