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SA52 DHE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,704 mi
Last recorded243,704 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 243,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 243,677 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 243,677 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 234,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 209,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 181,053 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 159,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 128,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 DHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHE, 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 SA52 DHE registered?

SA52 DHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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