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RV52 YXY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

278,462 mi
Last recorded278,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 278,462 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 220,480 miles

both rear shocker covers insucure

slight splits in n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush

small hole in n/s/f outer c/v/boot

Fail 1 Aug 2006 220,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shocker covers insucure

slight splits in n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush

small hole in n/s/f outer c/v/boot

Pass 11 Jul 2006 216,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 216,862 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV52 YXY?

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What year was RV52 YXY registered?

RV52 YXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RV52 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YXY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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