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OY52 OWK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,737 mi
Last recorded177,737 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 177,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 177,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 171,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 161,791 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 154,148 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 154,148 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 146,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 146,479 miles

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2009 136,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 136,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 124,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 124,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 114,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 106,835 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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OY52 OWK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OY52 OWK, 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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OY52 OWK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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