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AD52 GVR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 139,413 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,196 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,334 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 130,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,660 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 115,565 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

minor exhaust blow

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 91,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,818 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,249 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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AD52 GVR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD52 GVR, 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 AD52 GVR registered?

AD52 GVR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AD52 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 GVR shows 24 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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