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ST52 KPY

2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,454 mi
Last recorded252,454 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi165,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 KPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 252,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 251,687 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 249,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 221,521 miles

both front lower front ball joints secured withinverted bolts

rear axle tyres are van type

Fail 4 Aug 2008 221,514 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 221,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nsf strut to hub retaining bolt replaced with set screw and no locking device fitted on nut

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

Osr tyre has several small cuts but none exposing inner cord

Pass 4 Sep 2007 198,804 miles

air bag light on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2006 163,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 163,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 150,785 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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ST52 KPY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,386cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 165,876 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST52 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST52 KPY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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