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AO02 HYM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

254,312 mi
Last recorded254,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 254,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 254,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 246,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 237,768 miles

front roll bar plastic links worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 229,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 211,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 178,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 129,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,492 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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AO02 HYM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO02 HYM, 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 AO02 HYM registered?

AO02 HYM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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