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DG52 MGZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 MGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,308 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,442 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 32,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 32,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MGZ, 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 DG52 MGZ registered?

DG52 MGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DG52 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 MGZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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