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RL52 VNC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,666 mi
Last recorded153,666 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 153,666 miles

both front top mounts have lift in them

both rear shock dust covers adrift

brake pad wear wire adrift

center seat belt will not operate ( no rear seats fitted if seats fitted to car this will be a failure)

exhaust front pipe mount bent and causing ribber to split

hand brake travel high

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes splitiing (no excess movement at present)

n/s headlamp on lower limit

n/s/r tyre close to waer limit on both edges

n/s/r wheel rim slight buckle

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator lens missing

play apparent in n/s steering rack to track rod knuckle (not excessive)

rear seat base missing

slight evidence of fluid on pas hose (above gearbox)

tyres 185/70/14 budget

Fail 12 Mar 2013 153,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front top mounts have lift in them

both rear shock dust covers adrift

brake pad wear wire adrift

center seat belt will not operate ( no rear seats fitted if seats fitted to car this will be a failure)

exhaust front pipe mount bent and causing ribber to split

hand brake travel high

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes splitiing (no excess movement at present)

n/s headlamp on lower limit

n/s/r tyre close to waer limit on both edges

n/s/r wheel rim slight buckle

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f wheel rim damaged (does not affect tyre at tread)

play apparent in n/s steering rack to track rod knuckle (not excessive)

rear seat base missing

slight evidence of fluid on pas hose (above gearbox)

tyres 185/70/14 budget

Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,261 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops worn.

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Wipers poor.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 130,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear axle.

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

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

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

Rear bump stops worn.

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Wipers poor.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 100,250 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 93,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 57,514 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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RL52 VNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 RL52 VNC, 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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RL52 VNC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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