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SG52 OLX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,442 mi
Last recorded214,442 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2022 214,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexie brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexie brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 205,810 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 196,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 185,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 176,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 169,381 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 164,711 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,321 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 154,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 145,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 140,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 140,459 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 137,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 137,144 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 130,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 130,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 109,434 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 109,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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SG52 OLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG52 OLX, 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 SG52 OLX registered?

SG52 OLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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