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LV52 VTJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 77,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 75,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,352 miles

slight play at front top mountings

Fail 10 Jul 2020 66,352 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

slight play at front top mountings

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,653 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,747 miles

Front small hole in exhaust near the catalyst converter

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,204 miles

nsf upper suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,356 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 19,698 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 VTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

LV52 VTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is LV52 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 VTJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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