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OV52 ULO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

226,872 mi
Last recorded226,872 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ULO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 226,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 226,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 220,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 208,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 208,761 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 198,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 198,677 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage deformed inner track rod play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 189,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 180,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 180,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported b/box mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 170,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 159,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 159,331 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 135,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,860 miles

both sides of the steering rack has substantial play

Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides of the steering rack has substantial play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,218 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,497 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,304 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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OV52 ULO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV52 ULO, 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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OV52 ULO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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