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DA51 YBW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 YBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sills slightly corroded/damaged.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

x2 front tyres worn on outer edges but no cords showing!

Fail 26 Nov 2014 148,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sills slightly corroded/damaged.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

x2 front tyres worn on outer edges but no cords showing!

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,371 miles

n/s/f mirror has damage.

n/s/f sill has slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs quite worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 115,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs quite worn

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,624 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket has snapped off but exhaust is still supported

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber has split end

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 31,084 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

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DA51 YBW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA51 YBW, 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 DA51 YBW registered?

DA51 YBW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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