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YG52 FAU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Metal object nearside front tyre

Offside & nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

Oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,810 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 FAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG52 FAU registered?

YG52 FAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YG52 FAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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