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YE52 DBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

309,986 mi
Last recorded309,986 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 309,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 285,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 255,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a crack but is not obstructing the drivers view.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 254,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a crack but is not obstructing the drivers view.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 231,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen damaged, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Aug 2016 231,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen damaged, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Feb 2015 198,381 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and indercut

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 198,381 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and indercut

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 179,491 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 179,491 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 154,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 126,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,056 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 91,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 81,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,648 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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YE52 DBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE52 DBY, 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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YE52 DBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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