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PY52 RZX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,602 mi
Last recorded196,602 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 RZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 196,602 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 196,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 186,578 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 186,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2014 167,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 146,200 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 124,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 108,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,850 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,242 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 60,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,712 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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PY52 RZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PY52 RZX, 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 PY52 RZX registered?

PY52 RZX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is PY52 RZX safe to buy?

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