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YY52 RMZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 RMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,922 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 80,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 77,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,768 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 65,768 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,558 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,321 miles

all four tyres at 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,864 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 RMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YY52 RMZ, 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 RMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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