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AO02 HYW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,743 mi
Last recorded79,743 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 73,727 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,996 miles

extra steering aid knob fitted to steering wheel

n/s mirror lens damaged

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

object more than 40mm in swept area of windscreen (removed)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,829 miles

n/s door mirror lens damaged

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

object more than 40mm in swept area of windscreen (removed)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,713 miles

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.2.C.1c)

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,356 miles

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

could not open n/s/r door from inside vehicle (child lock released at customers request).

Fail 2 Mar 2015 50,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

could not open n/s/r door from inside vehicle (child lock released at customers request).

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,894 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,355 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,583 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 22,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,665 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 HYW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

AO02 HYW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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