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CV52 MZY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,564 mi
Last recorded204,564 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 204,564 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 204,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EMISSIONS LEVEL SO HIGH, TEST ABORTED DUE TO RISK OF DAMAGE TO EMISSIONS TESTER

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. AND SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 186,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 169,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 151,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 145,560 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 145,557 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,402 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 145,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 144,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 144,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 139,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 123,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 115,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 105,334 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Oct 2006 105,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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CV52 MZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV52 MZY, 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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CV52 MZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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