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OY52 YFW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,260 mi
Last recorded189,260 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 189,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 189,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 181,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 181,589 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 173,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 173,030 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 164,489 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 164,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 151,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 148,441 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 142,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 140,206 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

a.bag lamp on @ dash

Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 123,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,290 miles

o/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken n/s split

Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,290 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken n/s split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 116,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads getting low

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2005 110,048 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 28 Oct 2005 110,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 YFW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OY52 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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