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SA52 LVN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,549 mi
Last recorded136,549 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 LVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 136,549 miles

near side track rod end boot starting to perish

off side drive shaft boo starting to perish

Fail 18 Oct 2014 136,549 miles

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

near side track rod end boot starting to perish

off side drive shaft boo starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 129,574 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 122,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,971 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges. check tracking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 116,572 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly corroded to offside

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,618 miles

Both Rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008
Fail 8 Oct 2008 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepping.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,814 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 79,814 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA52 LVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA52 LVN, 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 SA52 LVN registered?

SA52 LVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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