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RV52 UZH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,109 mi
Last recorded194,109 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 UZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 194,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 176,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 158,460 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 145,020 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 145,020 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,974 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake disc heavily scored by metal to metal pad contact

Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,071 miles

OSF lower wishbone rear bush split and worn.

Slight play evident in NSF roll bar link

Pass 8 Oct 2010 102,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,928 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded

both wiper blades split

drivers door mirror surround broken, no sharpe edges

exhaust rear silencer rear mounting bracket corroded and cracked

front brake discs warped

Fail 28 Apr 2007 60,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,980 miles

as test no.873738516123

Fail 28 Apr 2006 44,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s tail light has more light intensity than the o/s

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 UZH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV52 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

RV52 UZH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is RV52 UZH safe to buy?

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