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OV52 XBU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

VERY SLIGHT PREISH MARKS TO BOTH OUTER FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,361 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,518 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 XBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBU, 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 OV52 XBU registered?

OV52 XBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is OV52 XBU safe to buy?

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