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OY52 ZVP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 ZVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 125,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,543 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 119,543 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,185 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all 4 brake discs pitted

offside mirror repaired with tape

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

all 4 brake discs pitted

offside mirror repaired with tape

Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake pad looks low

Number plate light looks dull

Play in top column bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Car battery and leads are insecure DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2009 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake pads look low

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

Offside rear number plate light looks dull recommend replacing bulb

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 88,374 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel level very low

Load in boot area not tested!!!

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 70,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,506 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 ZVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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