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YY52 MTV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,216 mi
Last recorded214,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 214,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 210,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 193,694 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Central exhaust clamps corroded / broken

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside front (3.5.1i)

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 193,692 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Central exhaust clamps corroded / broken

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside front (3.5.1i)

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 171,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 151,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 142,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has a surface cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,979 miles

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 131,674 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 115,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 105,519 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 105,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 77,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 45,513 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 MTV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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