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OY52 SXX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 SXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,132 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,964 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 111,927 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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OY52 SXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY52 SXX, 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 OY52 SXX registered?

OY52 SXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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