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YD52 YBH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,807 mi
Last recorded184,807 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 184,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 181,473 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 178,759 miles

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

Rear Both rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 178,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 172,657 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber gattors missing.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 160,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,851 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 143,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 125,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 115,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 104,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 66,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,508 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 YBH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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