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YG52 AXO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,289 mi
Last recorded215,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 AXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 215,289 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 215,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 207,327 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2014 207,327 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 203,387 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn close to limit in places on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 203,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

n/s rear tyre just on limit on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn close to limit in places on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 198,848 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 190,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 184,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 177,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 168,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 168,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake lever has high travel

o/s headlamp electronic adjuster not operating

rear brake application slightly uneven,n/s slower to react

Pass 10 Sep 2007 158,754 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 158,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside 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)

indicators were faulty at start of test but now work,would recommend getting them checked

Pass 10 Aug 2006 147,586 miles

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

o/s headlamp aim low(adjusted) †o/s/r brake slight drag †object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction greater than 40mm in zone 'b' (removed) †check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Sep 2005 135,197 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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YG52 AXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG52 AXO, 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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YG52 AXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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