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AV52 JVG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,232 mi
Last recorded205,232 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 205,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drum stick has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 198,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick has slight play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 198,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick has slight play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 187,738 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 171,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 163,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 154,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,749 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 139,749 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 83,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,804 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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AV52 JVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV52 JVG, 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 AV52 JVG registered?

AV52 JVG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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