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OV52 XKF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,565 mi
Last recorded127,565 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,565 miles

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,565 miles

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 120,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,257 miles

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,257 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper split at end

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,108 miles

Advise condition of front brake .

Advise condition of rear brake discs .

Advise gears hard to engage then unable to engage half way through test pushed vehicle to emmission test so as to complete test

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres plus on legal limit .

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,485 miles

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

boot laden preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,485 miles

Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,890 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

waster ingress to rear number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,205 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,648 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XKF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

OV52 XKF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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