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EO52 GHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,192 mi
Last recorded182,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 GHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 182,192 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 182,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brakes badly deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 168,046 miles

All four brake discs worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge ADVISE tracking check

Pass 16 Aug 2013 168,046 miles

All four brake discs worn

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge ADVISE tracking check

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,342 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 149,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 137,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 137,587 miles

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

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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EO52 GHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO52 GHJ, 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 EO52 GHJ registered?

EO52 GHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is EO52 GHJ safe to buy?

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