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YD52 UBJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,360 mi
Last recorded41,360 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 UBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 41,360 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 35,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,325 miles

Front Brake pads 60% worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Central locking faulty

Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 21,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,969 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 13,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,497 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 UBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBJ, 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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What year was YD52 UBJ registered?

YD52 UBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YD52 UBJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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