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SA52 DHX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 138,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing rough on rotation

Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,082 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,086 miles

Rear silencer hangers deteriorated.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 86,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear silencer hangers deteriorated.

o/s front tyre outer edge perishing.has cuts on edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,568 miles

Wiper blades detteriating,still clearing screen.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,192 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 78,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 72,501 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,531 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 Nov 2005 48,424 miles

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

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

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

nail in o.s.r. tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2005 48,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in o.s.r. tyre

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 DHX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA52 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

SA52 DHX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SA52 DHX safe to buy?

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