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LT52 SXU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,513 mi
Last recorded140,513 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 140,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,831 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,850 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not come out (5.2.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked/split through treads

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,385 miles

child seat fitted to os/r unable to fully inspect seatbelt

front brake pads getting low

nail in ns/f tyre

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2016 129,385 miles

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

child seat fitted to os/r unable to fully inspect seatbelt

front brake pads getting low

nail in ns/f tyre

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,490 miles

Headlamp 'masks' fitted

MIL light on

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

No rear seat belts tested due to fitment of child seats

OSR tyre cracking in tread section

Fail 27 Oct 2015 127,112 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported front to rear (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp 'masks' fitted

MIL light on

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

No rear seat belts tested due to fitment of child seats

OSR tyre cracking in tread section

Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,153 miles

EML on

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 122,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 111,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Oct 2012 100,354 miles

Offside inner CV boot outer clip missing

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,279 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,030 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 70,996 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 47,751 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 SXU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

LT52 SXU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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