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OV52 XCH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,588 mi
Last recorded178,588 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 178,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 169,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 169,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,681 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 165,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 160,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 144,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 144,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,798 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 137,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,113 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,644 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,555 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,986 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 44,694 miles

n/s rear tyre tread starting to wear om outside edge

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 XCH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

OV52 XCH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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