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YG52 CTX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,192 mi
Last recorded154,192 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 154,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rack arm tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,780 miles

both front coil springs corroded

n/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 143,780 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

n/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 126,245 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses have small age cracks.

Driver side rear mud flap insecure

Front number plate cracked.

Tyre valve dust caps missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 114,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear bump stop worn

nearside sill damaged at front

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside sill damaged at front

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear bump stop worn

nearside sill damaged at front

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside sill damaged at front

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front sections of both outer sills damaged, no excessive corrosion at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,859 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,859 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,609 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 CTX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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