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YY52 MPZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,891 mi
Last recorded211,891 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 MPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 211,891 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald outer edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Fail 25 Sep 2015 211,891 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view run very slow for 1 wipe then stop, not working. (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald outer edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 200,975 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 200,951 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre high level brake light not working

Coolant leak from radiator/lower hose area

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 192,717 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 192,497 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 170,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 170,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,465 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 150,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 138,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 68,736 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 MPZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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