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YG52 AYP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,385 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,014 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 10,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 AYP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYP, 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 YG52 AYP registered?

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

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