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SA52 DJF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,878 mi
Last recorded157,878 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 DJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 157,878 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2012 147,616 miles

EML on

N/S/F wheel sounds noisy when rotated

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 147,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 136,199 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 136,199 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 122,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 111,473 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,571 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 101,571 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,078 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DJF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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