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BC02 YHT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,407 miles

Direction indicator insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 93,407 miles

Direction indicator insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,807 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,917 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

off side front body damage

Pass 28 Dec 2010 57,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,162 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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BC02 YHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BC02 YHT, 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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BC02 YHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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