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SA52 CHF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,416 mi
Last recorded194,416 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 CHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 194,416 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 193,379 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 192,623 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2011 189,023 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f track rod end boot burst

Pass 16 Dec 2010 174,417 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear axle bushes are wearing

Fail 16 Dec 2010 174,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear axle bushes are wearing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 160,257 miles

rear axle bushes worn

rear high level brake light 6 out of 13 bulbs not working

slight play at n/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2009 160,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle bushes worn

rear high level brake light 6 out of 13 bulbs not working

slight play at n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 142,528 miles

Fault with wipers.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates discoloured

Mid exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear brake bind slight

Parts of high level brake light not working

Slight damage to sills

Pass 19 Dec 2007 129,706 miles

front number plate discoloured

knock from front suspension.

windscreen chipped

wiper fault,not switching off.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 107,985 miles

wipers not switching off

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,846 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 83,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

brake warning light on.

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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SA52 CHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA52 CHF, 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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SA52 CHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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