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YM52 SKJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

241,831 mi
Last recorded241,831 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 241,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing tape over rust (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 241,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing tape over rust (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 232,658 miles

Offside Front Inner sill repaired covered in underseal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 223,308 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 215,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 208,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 195,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 195,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 183,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 171,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 160,557 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 160,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 148,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 148,944 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,535 miles

all brake pipes slight corroison

cat pipe weld rusting away

Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,975 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 107,395 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 107,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,819 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 20 Jan 2009 89,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,613 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 SKJ 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 79.2%.

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 SKJ, 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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YM52 SKJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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