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SY52 UCE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 180,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 131,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 126,409 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 126,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 112,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY52 UCE, 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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How do I check the history of SY52 UCE?

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What year was SY52 UCE registered?

SY52 UCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is SY52 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 UCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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