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YT51 AFX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,213 mi
Last recorded169,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 AFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 169,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc corroded

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2013 159,236 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 149,660 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,618 miles

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

one section of high level brake light inop

Fail 31 Jan 2012 142,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

one section of high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all indicators fading

both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

both front wipers splitting

both rear brake discs badly corroded on surfaces

one section of high level brake light inop

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Feb 2010 114,556 miles

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

one section of high level brake light not working

rear brake discs badly corroded on surfaces

Pass 24 Jan 2009 100,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,438 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

one bulb in high level brake light not working

rear discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 10 Feb 2007 72,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,440 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

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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YT51 AFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT51 AFX, 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 YT51 AFX registered?

YT51 AFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YT51 AFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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