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AP02 YRV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

122,399 mi
Last recorded122,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,399 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in driver view. Not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in driver view. Not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,621 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs heaavily corroded

OSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 13 May 2014 79,924 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 79,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 68,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2013 68,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2012 61,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 61,993 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 61,197 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 61,197 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 59,929 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 59,929 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,379 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 52,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 52,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2007 30,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 42,217 miles

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

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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AP02 YRV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 AP02 YRV, 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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AP02 YRV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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