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SG52 OXF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,745 mi
Last recorded143,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 143,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coolant warning light on dash and level below minimum

possible radiator leak/damp

Fail 29 Jun 2017 143,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coolant warning light on dash and level below minimum

possible radiator leak/damp

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,145 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 123,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads approx 50% worn.warning lamp may illuminate before next service.

nearside front tyre edges 2 & 3 mm.centre 2 mm. †offside front tyre tread 3mm across.

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 OXF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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