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DG52 TVW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,014 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre, advise replacement

nsf tyre 9 years old advise replacement

rear brakes noisey in operation, advise strip check and clean

Fail 27 Sep 2013 97,014 miles

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

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

nail in nsr tyre, advise replacement

nsf tyre 9 years old advise replacement

rear brakes noisey in operation, advise strip check and clean

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,293 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,188 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 TVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

DG52 TVW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is DG52 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 TVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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