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DN52 YHS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,609 mi
Last recorded172,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YHS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 172,609 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2020 172,609 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2019 161,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 161,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,215 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres close to 1-6 2mm need changing soon

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 146,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres close to 1-6 2mm need changing soon

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,404 miles

front exhaust slight blow need changing soon

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need checking soon

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust slight blow need changing soon

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need checking soon

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,159 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 114,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015
Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,587 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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DN52 YHS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN52 YHS, 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 DN52 YHS registered?

DN52 YHS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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