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YM52 SNJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,957 mi
Last recorded114,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 90,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,100 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,563 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 71,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,249 miles

Unable to test both rear seat belts for baby seats. Off side rear seat fitted incorrectly.

Fail 2 Dec 2005 60,249 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to test both rear seat belts for baby seats. Off side rear seat fitted incorrectly.

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 SNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YM52 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

YM52 SNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YM52 SNJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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