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YD52 YFR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,434 mi
Last recorded215,434 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 215,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

offside sill corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2018 215,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

offside sill corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 May 2017 206,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sills rusty

Fail 18 May 2017 205,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sills rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 202,092 miles

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately tow bar electric tie wrapped on (6.6.7)

exhaust flexi pluffing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2016 202,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately tow bar electric tie wrapped on (6.6.7)

both rear brake pipes on axle starting to corroded

exhaust flexi pluffing slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 186,194 miles

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

both rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 186,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 171,660 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2014 171,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail box rear hanger corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2013 156,058 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 144,019 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 144,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 129,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,004 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 43,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 YFR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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