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RV52 VBM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,249 miles

o/s front and both rear tyres worn and in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,431 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight perishing n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 73,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,778 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,865 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

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 VBM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

RV52 VBM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is RV52 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 VBM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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