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SK52 ZUA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,292 mi
Last recorded154,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 ZUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 154,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind mirror (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 151,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,533 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

centre exhaust sleeve broken

rear wiper torn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted restricting inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Fail 28 Sep 2015 145,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted restricting inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

centre exhaust mount broken

centre exhaust sleeve broken

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,171 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 133,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,835 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 110,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,850 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,487 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 80,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,864 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,151 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 ZUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK52 ZUA, 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 ZUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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