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LT52 TVC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,696 mi
Last recorded117,696 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,696 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,376 miles

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,331 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenese deterated slightly (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenese deterated slightly (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,139 miles

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

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

Offside Rear Slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing plus low pressure

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,139 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Arms both ex play (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

Offside Rear Slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing plus low pressure

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,533 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,879 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner eage

Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,879 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,071 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,343 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,493 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge getting close to wear bars

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,493 miles

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)

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 TVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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