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YR52 VXX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,391 mi
Last recorded139,391 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 116,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,351 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,351 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 64,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 54,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,724 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 21,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YR52 VXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YR52 VXX, 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 YR52 VXX registered?

YR52 VXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 VXX 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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