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SG52 ZVX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,037 mi
Last recorded152,037 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 ZVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 152,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 152,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 138,806 miles

advise rear no.plate some deterioration present

Fail 26 Jan 2012 138,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

advise rear no.plate some deterioration present

Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,528 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 111,032 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,131 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,131 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,318 miles

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm.(175/80/14t).

offside front tyre tread at 1.8mm.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,318 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades torn.

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm.(175/80/14t).

offside front tyre tread at 1.8mm.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,509 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 ZVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

SG52 ZVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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