MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3.72mm to 0.0.81mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3.87mm to 0.87mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 x LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Revering light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi brake hose rigid pipe combo. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose rigid pipe combo (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front INDICATOR LENS MISSING
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner TYRE VERY WORN
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres very worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear number plate deteriorating
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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OY52 SYC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 OY52 SYC, 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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OY52 SYC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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