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OY52 MVX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 MVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 123,784 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in Macpherson strut mounting

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

Offside Front slight lift in Macpherson strut mounting

slight exhaust leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Fail 20 Aug 2016 100,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,390 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,877 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,721 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,446 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,919 miles

Indicators flash quick at times

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,862 miles

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

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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OY52 MVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OY52 MVX, 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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OY52 MVX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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