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RV52 YYR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,265 mi
Last recorded148,265 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,265 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,527 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 141,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,391 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 124,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,265 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,740 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,733 miles

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

Ns front lower arm rear bush has movement

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,080 miles

Os front lower arm rear bush is starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Os front lower arm rear bush is starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,222 miles

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 YYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

RV52 YYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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