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YP52 EXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

243,393 mi
Last recorded243,393 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 243,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 200,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 189,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 171,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 151,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 151,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 114,168 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 114,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 101,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,412 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,514 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,527 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,054 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 EXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EXS, 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 YP52 EXS registered?

YP52 EXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YP52 EXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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