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SA52 DHZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,936 mi
Last recorded190,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 190,936 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 190,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rack gaitor slightly wet

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 May 2014 190,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 190,526 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 188,989 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 188,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 184,290 miles

front anti rollbar fouling lowerarms

Fail 14 May 2012 184,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti rollbar fouling lowerarms

Pass 18 May 2011 182,114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 174,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape + worn close to limits on inside edge of tyre

offside front door hinge pin worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 174,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape + worn close to limits on inside edge of tyre

offside front door hinge pin worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 155,077 miles

offside side light dim

Pass 18 Feb 2008 128,115 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 103,307 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2005 86,335 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)

boot is full

n/s front inner wheel rim has slight damage

o/s sill flange has damage

slight play at n/s of steering

Fail 2 Nov 2005 86,335 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

boot is full

n/s front inner wheel rim has slight damage

o/s sill flange has damage

slight play at n/s of steering

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 DHZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

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

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