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LV52 KYG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,551 mi
Last recorded198,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 198,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 181,589 miles

Front number plate cracked from one of the characters but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil low.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 173,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 173,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 162,791 miles

2 of 8 centre brake lights inop

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 12 Aug 2014 162,791 miles

2 of 8 centre brake lights inop

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2013 149,057 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre brake light has 2 of 10 inop and 4 dull

Fail 9 Aug 2013 149,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre brake light has 2 of 10 inop and 4 dull

front brakes have slight judder

nearside front pad sensor loose from pad

nearside handbrake cable corroded in casing

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 10 Aug 2012 135,105 miles

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

center brake light has a number of bulbs inop

nearside front wiper torn and slightly streeky

offside front side light bulb dull

offside front steering rack has slight play in rack end

Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 121,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 92,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,895 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,889 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,889 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LV52 KYG, 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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LV52 KYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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