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YP52 HLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 165,955 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 165,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT pipe in two places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose/pipe combi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 80kg o/s 200kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose/pipe combi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn near limits

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 158,465 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake only just met performance 17%

Fail 14 Oct 2015 158,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake only just met performance 17%

Fail 15 Oct 2014 154,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 154,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 148,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,806 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 139,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 128,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,140 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 120,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,004 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 HLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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