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ST52 MXR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,903 mi
Last recorded165,903 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,069 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 151,069 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 134,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,683 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 99,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 60,795 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,428 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 MXR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for ST52 MXR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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