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YP52 ABO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 ABO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted

high level stop lamp missing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,109 miles

Emissions not tested unable to control the fast idle speed to the correct range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 102,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,291 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,825 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,592 miles

metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,916 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both sides axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Rear both sides brake drums, evidence of distortion on roller test

Rear steel brake pipes corroding in retaining clips

handbrake application uneven

oil leak

suspect engine breather leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,470 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,470 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,612 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 70,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,030 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,981 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 ABO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP52 ABO, 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 ABO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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