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RV52 VBB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,265 mi
Last recorded161,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 161,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 157,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 142,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 133,847 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,753 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 129,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 121,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 112,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 103,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 7 Oct 2006 76,962 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 76,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,283 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre has damage to side walls caused by under inflation both shoulders bald

Fail 29 Sep 2005 58,283 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre has damage to side walls caused by under inflation both shoulders bald

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 VBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

RV52 VBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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