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OY52 OXL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,503 mi
Last recorded100,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,425 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,039 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 18,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY52 OXL, 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 OY52 OXL registered?

OY52 OXL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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