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YP52 BLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 BLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,536 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,573 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has only just met the required percentage

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has only just met the required percentage

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,497 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,855 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,938 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,958 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 54,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,072 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 BLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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