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YS51 FBD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,614 mi
Last recorded208,614 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 208,614 miles

nearside rear door will not open from the inside

offside rear tyre has radial cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 208,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear door will not open from the inside

offside rear tyre has radial cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 202,844 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,666 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades split

offside front ryre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades split

offside front ryre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 189,211 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 189,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 175,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 154,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 154,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YS51 FBD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS51 FBD, 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 YS51 FBD registered?

YS51 FBD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YS51 FBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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