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SY52 TWA

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 TWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,307 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,298 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,054 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded /rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded /rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,710 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 122,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,426 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 117,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 114,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 114,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 108,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 108,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 104,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 104,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 99,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 94,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 67,605 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 67,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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SY52 TWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SY52 TWA, 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 SY52 TWA registered?

SY52 TWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SY52 TWA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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