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YD52 YFO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,852 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 94,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,435 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,936 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,287 miles

osf tyre at 3mm on inner edge

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsf tyre at 2mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,136 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre shows signs of treadwear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,341 miles

front wipers out of date but still clear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,349 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,497 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 17,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,651 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 YFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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