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DG52 TSX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,449 mi
Last recorded208,449 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 208,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 198,211 miles

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2015 197,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2014 189,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 166,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 135,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 117,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 117,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 81,979 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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DG52 TSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DG52 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

DG52 TSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is DG52 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 TSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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