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ST52 MYL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,536 mi
Last recorded171,536 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 171,536 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 171,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 171,374 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended sticking open position (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both o/s and n/s axle beam bushes under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle bush split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 170,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle bush split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,681 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cable not attatched to handle

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2019 162,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and deformed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and deformed (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cable not attatched to handle

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2018 153,693 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,730 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine covers fitted

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

advise slight play n/s/f steering

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 130,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 118,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 81,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,691 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,828 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,044 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,100 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,827 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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ST52 MYL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ST52 MYL, 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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ST52 MYL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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