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RO52 SFN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,684 mi
Last recorded198,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 SFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 198,684 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low.perished and going out of shape on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust very corroded and blowing slightly around the cat

front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 198,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low.perished and going out of shape on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust very corroded and blowing slightly around the cat

front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 183,571 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 183,571 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2015 176,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 176,452 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 171,976 miles

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

rear wash inop

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 7 Dec 2012 169,879 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 169,873 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 163,865 miles

offside rack end slight play

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 152,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 143,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 133,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 118,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,509 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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RO52 SFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO52 SFN, 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 RO52 SFN registered?

RO52 SFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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