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YM52 SFF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,254 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,057 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes greased

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2013 89,095 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,148 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Dec 2012 82,135 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,894 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 71,379 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

coating coming off pipes to rear flexis

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,723 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,596 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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YM52 SFF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YM52 SFF, 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 YM52 SFF registered?

YM52 SFF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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