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YG52 AXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,926 mi
Last recorded162,926 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 AXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,926 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads low (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 145,831 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

all brakes worn low and corroded

nearside mirror glass broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

all brakes worn low and corroded

nearside mirror glass broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 145,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror, glass insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2016 133,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror, glass insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,584 miles

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 120,583 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,407 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,912 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,153 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic under tray insercure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,441 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,441 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 51,157 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 39,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 39,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 26,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,059 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 15,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2005 10,506 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 AXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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