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RV52 ZPL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ZPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 129,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 129,265 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 126,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 126,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 897,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,828 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 ZPL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPL, 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

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What year was RV52 ZPL registered?

RV52 ZPL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is RV52 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 ZPL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 ZPL have outstanding finance?

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