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YP52 AAZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

257,071 mi
Last recorded257,071 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 AAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 257,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 245,659 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 245,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 226,271 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 213,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 206,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 202,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 198,656 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 190,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 182,555 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 177,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 177,296 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 169,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 169,328 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2014 158,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 150,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 137,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 124,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 113,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 113,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 50,897 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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YP52 AAZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YP52 AAZ, 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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YP52 AAZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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