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LV52 OMB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2015 150,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,065 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 140,805 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 239,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 239,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 235,335 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 235,302 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 226,053 miles

Handbrake travel slightly excessive

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Slight diesel fuel leak at injector return piping

Pass 29 May 2009 215,039 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 201,416 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 200,692 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 177,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 168,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 159,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 144,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 143,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 121,129 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 120,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OMB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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