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SA52 UCP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,698 mi
Last recorded100,698 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 UCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,698 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,813 miles

Offside rear shocker slight mis oil

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 96,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,430 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing at cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,548 miles

Under covers Engine covers Front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,597 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,540 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,677 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers worn (bounce)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,677 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear shock absorbers worn (bounce)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,495 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 58,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 33,617 miles

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 UCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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