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AO52 GRZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,494 mi
Last recorded165,494 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside front and offside rear jacking points sill damage

Pass 17 Aug 2015 155,044 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

nsf wishbone bush

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2015 155,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroding

nsf wishbone bush

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,276 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Offside front tyre perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 146,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Offside front tyre perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 140,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

small stonechips to front windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2013 140,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

small stonechips to front windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,564 miles

eng mang light on??

Fail 8 Oct 2012 132,564 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

eng mang light on??

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,346 miles

Oil leak poss gearbox

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mount detached system still supported

O/S rear brake binding slightley

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Fail 27 Sep 2011 125,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mount detached system still supported

O/S rear brake binding slightley

Oil leak poss gearbox

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,922 miles

rear brake discs deteriated

slight rattle from exhaust?

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner 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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AO52 GRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO52 GRZ, 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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AO52 GRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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