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LT52 TZX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,644 mi
Last recorded241,644 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 241,644 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 241,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 224,655 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 224,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 209,019 miles

advise brake judder through steering

Fail 15 Nov 2017 208,999 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

advise brake judder through steering

Pass 18 Nov 2016 195,890 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 195,890 miles

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 176,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 158,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 137,791 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 137,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 114,914 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,869 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 100,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,541 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,492 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 TZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TZX, 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 TZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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