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RV52 WBZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,633 mi
Last recorded202,633 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 202,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 202,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 195,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 187,439 miles

damage to both mirror casings

Fail 3 Sep 2022 187,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to both mirror casings

Pass 10 Aug 2021 182,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 182,590 miles

Exhaust system insecure front/cat broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

damage to both front mirrors

nsr spring heavilly corrded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 178,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 173,075 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr spring corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 163,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 163,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 154,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 130,588 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade split on ends

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,282 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,189 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,978 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,578 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,423 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2005
Fail 27 Aug 2005 24,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

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 WBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WBZ, 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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RV52 WBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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