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YD52 SRU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 SRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 135,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 127,739 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 127,728 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,246 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 118,246 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2006 62,372 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2006 62,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 46,338 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 SRU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD52 SRU, 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 SRU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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