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YD52 SOU

2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi165,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 SOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,927 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,084 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no.plate slightly cracked

offside wiper blade slightly split

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,252 miles

o/s mirror cracked slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2008 67,664 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

part of h/level stop light inop

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2007 130,487 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 229,546 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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YD52 SOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 165,876 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD52 SOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD52 SOU registered?

YD52 SOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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