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LT52 TZN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,549 mi
Last recorded155,549 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 155,549 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 155,549 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bumper has damage

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing very worn,and has cut.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 146,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bumper has damage

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing very worn,and has cut.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 146,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 225,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 225,726 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 214,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 214,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 199,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 199,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 114,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 106,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,886 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 78,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TZN 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 55.6%.

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

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