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SA52 OPE

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,676 mi
Last recorded269,676 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 OPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 269,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 269,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 222,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 179,991 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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SA52 OPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA52 OPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA52 OPE registered?

SA52 OPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 2 February 2003.

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