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LT52 TZM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 158,951 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 158,951 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 144,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 138,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 138,212 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 129,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 129,627 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2013 119,465 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 119,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,128 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 100,060 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 91,132 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 May 2010 91,132 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 May 2009 82,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,314 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 73,350 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,350 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 TZM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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