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YD52 YGP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,858 mi
Last recorded117,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 112,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive seal drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,118 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose on axle to hose feeding caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

slight binding o/s rear brake

unable to check metal brake pipes due to painted over

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,978 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc securing clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe to hose on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose on axle to hose feeding caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose on axle to hose feeding caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 83,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,013 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,004 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/side+n/side front brake discs rusted slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,545 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,270 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,398 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 YGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YGP, 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 YGP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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