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OV52 XMA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 134,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 130,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 125,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,129 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,782 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,631 miles

n/s/r tyre has wear on shouder

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,165 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,013 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,488 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 XMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

OV52 XMA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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