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SG52 TVJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,622 mi
Last recorded138,622 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,622 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,622 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 131,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level low (topped up)

fan belt noisey

front nearside wishbone rear bush split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,989 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 125,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil leaks at turbo hose

front discs worn edges

handbrake travel

noisey pullys and belts

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 118,966 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

power steering pump noisey

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 111,964 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet hard to open

gear linkage tight

offside front anti roll bar link worn

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 TVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

SG52 TVJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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