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OV52 XBS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,586 mi
Last recorded156,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 156,586 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 156,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight windscreen damage offside.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 148,686 miles

offside and nearside front outer sills distorted and corroded slightly,but outside prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 148,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit.

offside and nearside front outer sills distorted and corroded slightly,but outside prescribed areas.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,261 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer sill slightly distorted/corroded.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

slightly unsteady front brake readings.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,937 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly after use.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play nearside steering rack.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,319 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades starting to split on ends

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 XBS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV52 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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