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YP52 BLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 176,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 176,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 166,915 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2018 166,902 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside 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))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 162,364 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 162,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 158,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 155,046 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 154,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 125,841 miles

Both rear shocker top mountins slight perishing of bushes.

Center exhaust bracket loose.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,896 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,487 miles

Both front & rear number plates discoloured.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,948 miles

Both rear number plates slight discolouring.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,478 miles

Engine oil low.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,594 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 BLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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