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OY52 YFR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

263,917 mi
Last recorded263,917 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 263,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 257,369 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 251,118 miles

Amber oil light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f & o/s/f indicator clear lens missing

Fail 30 Jul 2021 251,118 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Amber oil light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f & o/s/f indicator clear lens missing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 247,905 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 247,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 229,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 202,037 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 202,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 173,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 145,511 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 145,511 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 116,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 116,481 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,806 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,445 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

off-side rear tyre has a cut between the tread which is close to the limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,572 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 22,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OY52 YFR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YFR, 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 OY52 YFR registered?

OY52 YFR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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