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OY52 VLH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,394 mi
Last recorded124,394 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,961 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2013 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

nearside and offside inner steering rack as slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,219 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 VLH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc 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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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