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YY52 RLV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,512 mi
Last recorded216,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 RLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 216,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle covered in oil but not dripping on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 216,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle covered in oil but not dripping on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 197,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 197,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 181,713 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,938 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 162,938 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 144,612 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre wearing low.

offside front tyre weaing low.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,294 miles

Coolant level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,844 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2012 103,844 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 98,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 98,126 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 83,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,882 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,240 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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YY52 RLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY52 RLV, 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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YY52 RLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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