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OV52 VZA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

184,433 mi
Last recorded184,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 184,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 184,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 177,082 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 176,334 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 170,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 170,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 165,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 165,331 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear belts not accessible (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 160,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 154,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 149,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 149,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 145,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 141,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,450 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 131,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,481 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre exhaust mounting broken (corroded)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,346 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 110,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,153 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,462 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,371 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 58,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,145 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 30,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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OV52 VZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 OV52 VZA, 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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OV52 VZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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