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AO02 HYY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,306 mi
Last recorded227,306 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 227,306 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 211,522 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

aftermarket number plates fitted

all exhaust boxes removed

both front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedel slightly spongy

catalyst cut open, insides removed & rewelded

chips to screen

clutch faulty

imbalance on rear axel

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 211,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

aftermarket number plates fitted

all exhaust boxes removed

both front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

catalyst cut open, insides removed & rewelded

chips to screen

clutch faulty

imbalance on rear axel

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 199,385 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 199,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2009 90,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,645 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 HYY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AO02 HYY, 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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AO02 HYY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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