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OV52 XCM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,739 mi
Last recorded136,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear coilspring incomplete at lower extreme end - function is not impaired and spring locates correctly on its mounting

Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,286 miles

n/s rack end wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 113,492 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 104,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 95,625 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,711 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 XCM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

OV52 XCM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is OV52 XCM safe to buy?

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