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SA52 NPK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,992 mi
Last recorded189,992 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 NPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 189,992 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 189,992 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 182,211 miles

NSR tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 171,538 miles

front brake discs have corrosion on wear lip on inner face

n/s and o/s front flexi hoses starting to perrish

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres showing wear on edges

tyres of a different tread pattern on front axle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 153,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 153,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 143,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 143,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 137,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 137,319 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 130,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 123,227 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 123,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 114,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 79,367 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 79,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 NPK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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