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YE52 DBZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,113 mi
Last recorded150,113 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 150,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner and outer sill - damaged

Offside inner and outer sill - damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 150,040 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ?? (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel-bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes - excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner and outer sill - damaged

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sill - damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

some suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2019 141,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted?? (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner braiding exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and blistered (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,877 miles

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,168 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 125,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,943 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 103,940 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,862 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,861 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,427 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,977 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 6,095 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 DBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 YE52 DBZ, 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 DBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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