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AO52 RRZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,890 mi
Last recorded155,890 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 155,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle /suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 155,890 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle /suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner tyres wearing on the edges [both]

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 147,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner tyres wearing on the edges [both]

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,016 miles

both rear shocker covers adrifr

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pedal little hard

h/b not locking

h/lamps covers fitted

movement lower arm rear bushes

movement outer c.v. joints

Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shocker covers adrifr

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pedal little hard

h/b not locking

h/lamps covers fitted

movement lower arm rear bushes

movement outer c.v. joints

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,710 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

front tyres wear edge

h/lamp covers fitted

play top mounts

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,065 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/lamp covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 113,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/lamp covers fitted

water level light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre wear edge

play c.v. joints

poor h/lamp pat covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

light cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,230 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r brake not locking

rear tyre wear edges

screen damage + chips

slight play rack

Fail 16 Nov 2012 76,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front tyres wear edges

o/s/r brake not locking

screen damage + chips

slight play rack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,794 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both rear tyres wear inside edge 1.6 + 2mm

high emissions 2,97

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

discs pitted bad s/a (front)

n/s tyres worn

screen damage s/a limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,670 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,169 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 31,167 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,416 miles

all discs starting to corrode

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 RRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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