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ST52 LXJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,333 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 143,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,656 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 132,991 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 125,148 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,400 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,431 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 109,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,725 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,463 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,540 miles

rear tyres are wearing at edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,570 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 LXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ST52 LXJ, 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 ST52 LXJ registered?

ST52 LXJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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