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SA02 HGC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 HGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,255 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2011 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 231,618 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 231,600 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 224,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 217,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SA02 HGC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA02 HGC, 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 SA02 HGC registered?

SA02 HGC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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