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RV52 YZW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,447 mi
Last recorded153,447 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 153,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 131,884 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 131,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 126,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 119,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,198 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has several cuts to tread

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,748 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,366 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,784 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,730 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,066 miles

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

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 YZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

RV52 YZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is RV52 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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