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SG52 OMB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

305,870 mi
Last recorded305,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 305,870 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 305,869 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 301,594 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 301,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 298,577 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 298,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 294,508 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 294,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 283,829 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 269,306 miles

Oil leak

boot door struts inop

Pass 11 Jul 2011 253,643 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

REPAIR FOR HACKNEY gear box oil leak and wipers

Pass 13 Jan 2011 239,056 miles

brake pedel spongy

slight wear steering rack at offside

Pass 15 Jul 2010 222,956 miles

lower part of front bumper loose

nearside and offside front lower roll bar bushes worn [ bushes on wish arm ]

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes starting to split [ big bushes at rear of arm ]

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 206,200 miles

Front plastic air intake cover [came off]

Plastic cover along underside off engine loose

Plastic cover at top off engine jammed with cardboard leaflets

Rear window washers inopperative

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 206,200 miles

Front plastic air intake cover [came off]

Plastic cover along underside off engine loose

Plastic cover at top off engine jammed with cardboard leaflets

Rear window washers inopperative

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 187,625 miles

Centre stop light 1 bulb inopp

N/S front wiper blade rubber split

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 168,850 miles

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end

O/S & N/S rear No-Plate lights dull

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Plastic underside engine cover loose

Rear window washers inopperative

Pass 8 Jul 2008 154,724 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 140,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 140,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 124,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 114,642 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre and front exhaust brackets split off

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,193 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 63,002 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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SG52 OMB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SG52 OMB, 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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SG52 OMB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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