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SG52 OWC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,165 mi
Last recorded184,165 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 OWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 184,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 184,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 175,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 169,722 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2021 169,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 159,118 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 118,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,757 miles

high handbrake travel

slight rear service brake imbalance - offside slightly weaker

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 90,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system in poor condition

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,724 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 52,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,508 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 OWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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