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LV52 KXK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,589 mi
Last recorded121,589 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 KXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 121,568 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes around the car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both bottom wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 117,099 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,500 miles

Both track rod end rubber boots deteriorating.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,500 miles

Both track rod end rubber boots deteriorating.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,573 miles

All metal brake pipes are surface corroding

Both front track rod end dust covers starting to split

Offside Front brake reading on rbt is showing slight imbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2018 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

All metal brake pipes are surface corroding

Both front track rod end dust covers starting to split

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre bald not within centre 3/4 of tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and has age related cracking to tread

Offside Front brake reading on rbt is showing slight imbalance

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,819 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

offside front vside light bulb dim

third stop light not working?

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

offside front vside light bulb dim

third stop light not working?

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,124 miles

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

engine bay and under covers fitted

p.a.s pipe (over gearbox) damp/misting of oil

slight play/knock steering rack arms

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,124 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

p.a.s pipe (over gearbox) damp/misting of oil

slight play/knock steering rack arms

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust back box bracket corroded/weak, tied up with wire

exhaust centre bracket broken off

n/s/f inner cv boot, slight grease leak, small clip missing

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear bush) slightly cracked/split

n/s/f tyre worn low, outer wall cracked and cut/damage outer wall

n/s/r tyre valve cracked and nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer edge

p.a.s pipe damp

rear tyres outer walls cracked and stepped

rear wiper blade slightly split at end

slight play/knock rack arms when rocked

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,637 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust back box bracket corroded/weak, tied up with wire

exhaust centre bracket broken off

n/s/f inner cv boot, slight grease leak, small clip missing

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear bush) slightly cracked/split

n/s/f tyre worn low, outer wall cracked and cut/damage outer wall

n/s/r tyre valve cracked and nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer edge

p.a.s pipe damp

rear tyres outer walls cracked and stepped

rear wiper blade slightly split at end

slight play/knock rack arms when rocked

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,669 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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LV52 KXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV52 KXK, 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 LV52 KXK registered?

LV52 KXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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