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ST52 LWE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,893 mi
Last recorded194,893 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 194,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 175,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Fail 19 Jun 2019 175,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat - middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,533 miles

Front brake disc pitted and scored

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside sill has damage

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

both front wishbone bushes at rear bonding split

catalytic converter bracket broken

catalytic converter has few pin holes

oil level low

Fail 14 Jun 2018 160,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Front brake disc pitted and scored

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside sill has damage

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

catalytic converter bracket broken

catalytic converter has few pin holes

oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,210 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 154,210 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 143,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 143,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 132,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

areas of heavy corrosion on all 4 suspension coil springs

both front tyres worn more on inner and outer edges. heavilly worn on inners

damage at nearside front bumper and wing. no sharp edges exposed

offside rear shock absorber cover tube detached due to deteriorated bump stop

Fail 15 Aug 2014 124,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

areas of heavy corrosion on all 4 suspension coil springs

both front tyres worn more on inner and outer edges. heavilly worn on inners

damage at nearside front bumper and wing. no sharp edges exposed

offside rear shock absorber cover tube detached due to deteriorated bump stop

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,317 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,652 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit at 2.5mm

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces. nearside inner brake surface flaking away

offside of engine untertray broken, and hanging low. - will catch on speed bumps

Fail 9 Aug 2010 85,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

verry slight drag from offside rear brake, recomend rear brake service at next service

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,629 miles

verry slight drag from offside rear brake, recomend rear brake service at next service

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,779 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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ST52 LWE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST52 LWE, 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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ST52 LWE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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