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OY52 OWV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,330 mi
Last recorded148,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,330 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 148,328 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 143,686 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,761 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,759 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,039 miles

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

both front sills have slight damage

both steering rack boots are slightly twisted

nearside headlamp has slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,865 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 124,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,871 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,905 miles

front right tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front right tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,654 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,437 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,896 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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OY52 OWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OWV, 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 OY52 OWV registered?

OY52 OWV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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