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RV52 WBM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,129 mi
Last recorded146,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 134,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,416 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 125,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 115,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 86,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,059 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure and leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 65,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure and leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,458 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,209 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 WBM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

RV52 WBM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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