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LT52 SWO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,695 mi
Last recorded158,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 SWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 158,695 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot rubbing nut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge + cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge +cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 158,695 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot rubbing nut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge + cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge +cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,497 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 138,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,147 miles

advise both rear suspension coil springs corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2013 118,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front tyres bald on edges, on legal limit

advise both rear suspension coil springs corrosion

advise student permit on offside screen, slightly in swept area of screen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,970 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,421 miles

child seat fitted near side rear seatbelt

Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,415 miles

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

child seat fitted near side rear seatbelt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,947 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 66,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 66,603 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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 SWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

LT52 SWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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