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RO52 VZC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 159,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 156,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 156,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 154,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 154,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 149,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 144,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,279 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 136,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 122,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 114,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 110,317 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 110,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 105,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 100,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,023 miles

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

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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RO52 VZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO52 VZC, 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 RO52 VZC registered?

RO52 VZC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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