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SK52 RGZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,674 mi
Last recorded152,674 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 RGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + back bush slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 152,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + back bush slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,013 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,008 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,640 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,978 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 115,978 miles

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

Exhaust Fouling Body At N/S/R

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,235 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 114,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,091 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,907 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,293 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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SK52 RGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK52 RGZ, 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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SK52 RGZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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