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YD52 SNJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,459 mi
Last recorded148,459 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 SNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 148,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 142,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 133,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,415 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 111,381 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 101,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 92,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 83,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,487 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake disc faces corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake disc faces corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,199 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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YD52 SNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD52 SNJ, 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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YD52 SNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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