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SK52 UYJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,007 mi
Last recorded148,007 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 148,007 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHIES WORN

NSR FLEXI/BPIPE CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2018 148,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 144,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 144,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 129,608 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 124,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 124,432 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 120,151 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,899 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osf suspension arm bush seperating slightly

rear brake pipes/hoses slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 113,890 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osf suspension arm bush seperating slightly

play handbrake

rear brake pipes/hoses slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 101,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn & starting to corrode

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,536 miles

rear brake discs worn & starting to corrode

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs worn & rear discoloured

brake pipes feeding rear flexible hoses corroded

catalytic coverter thin at weld join

front tyres worn at edges

n/sr number plate lamp bulb dull

n/sr tail lamp cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,244 miles

n/sr number plate lamp bulb dull

n/sr tail lamp cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake discs worn & rear discoloured

brake pipes feeding rear flexible hoses corroded

catalytic coverter thin at weld join

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres close to limit 2055516w

cat weld badly corroded & front mount insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,400 miles

front wipers starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,943 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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SK52 UYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK52 UYJ, 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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SK52 UYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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