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YE52 DDA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,934 mi
Last recorded130,934 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 130,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 130,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 110,864 miles

unable to fully check n/s/r or rear centre seatbelts - child seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 110,864 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully check n/s/r or rear centre seatbelts - child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,576 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 98,905 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,923 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,231 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 DDA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DDA, 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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What year was YE52 DDA registered?

YE52 DDA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is YE52 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 DDA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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