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RV52 ZRJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,463 mi
Last recorded214,463 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 214,463 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 202,892 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 May 2012 202,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Nov 2011 188,395 miles

nearside wishbone bush split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 178,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 168,770 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 153,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 141,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,636 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 100,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,159 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 ZRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

RV52 ZRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RV52 ZRJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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