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LT52 SVP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,566 mi
Last recorded182,566 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 SVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 182,566 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 182,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,808 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,805 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,224 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

paint over spray on front number plate

Fail 17 Jul 2014 136,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

paint over spray on front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,466 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2013 136,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 136,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,553 miles

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

all four wheel trims missing

both rear brake discs corroded

engine management light came on during test & engine started to misfire, possibly due to water ingress into the electrical systems

engine top hose blew off after emissions test was completed due to hose clip not fitted, replaced hose clip topped up coolant & continued test

slight binding from nearside rear brake

Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four wheel trims missing

both rear brake discs corroded

engine management light came on during test & engine started to misfire, possibly due to water ingress into the electrical systems

engine top hose blew off after emissions test was completed due to hose clip not fitted, replaced hose clip topped up coolant & continued test

slight binding from nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,988 miles

engine managment light on

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,671 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

engine managment light on

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,868 miles

engine man light on

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to split and slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,860 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,926 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 SVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SVP, 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 SVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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