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YR52 XAD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

147,149 mi
Last recorded147,149 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 XAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 147,149 miles

coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2025 141,773 miles

coil spring corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2024 136,767 miles

front tyres wearing thin n/s inner rack joint slight play n/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,756 miles

n/s inner rack joint slight movement rear tyres close to limit o/s cv boot coil springs corroding o/sr h/brake

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,930 miles

n/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,700 miles

n/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Sep 2020 117,951 miles

tyres wearing thin n/s inner rack joint slight wear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2019 113,406 miles

n/s inner rack joint slight free play

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,488 miles

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint exhaust support insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2017 101,639 miles

n/s inner rack joint some slight wear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,393 miles

front tyres low n/s inner rack joint slight movement

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,677 miles

exhaust corroding n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,197 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint both front wishbone rear bushes soft

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,256 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint noise from o/s rear when rotated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,256 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint noise from o/s rear when rotated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 30,994 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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YR52 XAD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 YR52 XAD, 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 YR52 XAD registered?

YR52 XAD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 XAD shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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