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SV52 WDP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,160 mi
Last recorded198,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 198,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 198,157 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 183,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 170,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades worn/ steaky operation

front wipers park just off the normal position strongly advised

various metal powersteering pipes corroding

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 23 Sep 2013 170,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades worn/ steaky operation

front wipers park just off the normal position strongly advised

various metal powersteering pipes corroding

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 19 Sep 2012 154,660 miles

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

headlamp wash does not work

n/s mirror glass damaged

small chip in windscreen at n/s but <40mm

small pin hole leak in tailbox

splash gaurd at o/s missing

splash gaurd under engine missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 154,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

headlamp wash does not work

n/s mirror glass damaged

small chip in windscreen at n/s but <40mm

small pin hole leak in tailbox

splash gaurd at o/s missing

splash gaurd under engine missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,270 miles

All brake flexy pipes corroded at ends

Cat pipe in poor condition

Front discs worn and corroded

Handbrake lever on OSR caliper sticky

N/S of steering rack damp at boot

NSF suspension arm bush deteriorated

O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Shock absorbers worn

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 127,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 114,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,096 miles

n/s rear tyre is slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind at rear brakes

Fail 26 Sep 2007 85,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,442 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 66,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,552 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

o/s of steering system has slight play (side-rod)??

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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SV52 WDP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV52 WDP, 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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SV52 WDP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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