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YY52 MPX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,693 mi
Last recorded125,693 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 MPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,256 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

coolant leak at bottom radiator hose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,270 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,984 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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YY52 MPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY52 MPX, 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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YY52 MPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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