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EX02 YKY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,757 mi
Last recorded174,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 YKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 174,757 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 173,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 171,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 171,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 170,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 167,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 159,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,443 miles

Windscreen damage (cente) less than 40mm

Fail 20 Oct 2014 156,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light stays on

Rear tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Windscreen damage (cente) less than 40mm

Fail 28 Oct 2013 152,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R Tyre worn close to wear bars, & cracking.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 152,893 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn close to wear bars, & cracking.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 149,132 miles

Windscreen damage (centre) less than 40mm.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 145,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 142,041 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 142,041 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 125,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,556 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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EX02 YKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX02 YKY, 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 EX02 YKY registered?

EX02 YKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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