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YR52 XAT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 XAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 126,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,719 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 117,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,971 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,375 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,903 miles

rear brake pads and discs worn low and poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs sligtly lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,603 miles

front brake discs sligtly lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,179 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,179 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,367 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 XAT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR52 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

YR52 XAT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 XAT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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