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YE52 DSX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,208 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,836 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,288 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,213 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,407 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 DSX 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 69.2%.

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 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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

YE52 DSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2002.

Is YE52 DSX safe to buy?

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