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DG52 MDU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,035 mi
Last recorded177,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 MDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 177,035 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear C.V. boot split, leaking grease.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 177,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Roll bar moving side to side. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length to flexi, extremely thin. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Roll bar moving side to side. (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear C.V. boot split, leaking grease.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 166,675 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleave (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brakes discs rusted and pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 154,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleave (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brakes discs rusted and pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 144,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 134,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 121,038 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 121,032 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 77,879 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 24,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DG52 MDU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG52 MDU, 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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DG52 MDU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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