MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
205/55r16
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on pads ok
oil light on
park brake efficiency 18%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cable broken offside front (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
205/55r16
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on pads ok
oil light on
park brake efficiency 18%
205/55r16
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
engine light on
park brake efficiency 17%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
205/55r16
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
engine light on
park brake efficiency 17%
205/55r16
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre heatsheild loose
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
205/55r16
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre heatsheild loose
205/55r16
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat and heat shield loose (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded strong advise (3.5.1i)
both front tyres close to wear bars in centre of tread
centre exhaust mounting corroded and weak
play in inner streering rack arm nearside
rear brakes binding slightly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)
205/55r16
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat and heat shield loose (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded strong advise (3.5.1i)
both front tyres close to wear bars in centre of tread
centre exhaust mounting corroded and weak
play in inner streering rack arm nearside
rear brakes binding slightly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole by the catalytic (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center exhaust bracket broken
front number plate damaged
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)
exh centre section mount rusted free but system is still fully supported
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s wiper blade slightly damaged
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
exh centre section mount rusted free but system is still fully supported
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s wiper blade slightly damaged
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight brake binding felt from o/s/r
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight windscreen damage
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake fluid level low
Slight windscreen damage
Front brakes imbalanced
Offside front tyre worn outer edge
Rear brake pads low
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front brakes imbalanced
Offside front tyre worn outer edge
Rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brakes are slightly uneven
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wet day
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV52 XCN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 XCN, 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 XCN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2002.
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