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DU52 YXK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,653 mi
Last recorded153,653 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,653 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 153,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 145,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,623 miles

accident damage to n/s front

Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 114,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 106,544 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,639 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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DU52 YXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU52 YXK, 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 DU52 YXK registered?

DU52 YXK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is DU52 YXK safe to buy?

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