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YD52 YBJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 138,346 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 138,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 105,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

offside front tyre age splitting

offside sill has slight corrosion

offside stop light dim

Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,611 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,857 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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