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SG52 OPE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,530 mi
Last recorded239,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 239,530 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs corroded but not excessive

both rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating although free at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 239,530 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded but not excessive

both rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating although free at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 229,844 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 229,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 219,017 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 219,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 209,775 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 209,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 201,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 201,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS CHECK DUE TO SEVERE BLOW FROM EXHAUST.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 193,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,802 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 OPE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG52 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

SG52 OPE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is SG52 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 OPE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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