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OY52 VCZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 78,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 62,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,744 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 34,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 VCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY52 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

OY52 VCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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