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RV52 UZE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,099 mi
Last recorded162,099 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 UZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 162,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 152,964 miles

Nearside Front washer poor

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 149,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 149,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 136,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 130,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 124,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread and starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread and starting to perish

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,029 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,212 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,697 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,697 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,705 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,003 miles

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

foot brake travel

under tray fitted

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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RV52 UZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV52 UZE, 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 RV52 UZE registered?

RV52 UZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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