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FA02 JYY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,819 mi
Last recorded189,819 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 JYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 189,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 186,761 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2021 182,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 177,568 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 177,568 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 173,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 168,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 161,936 miles

Front Discs lipped

Rear Exhaust system support slight insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 161,936 miles

Front Discs lipped

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system support slight insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 156,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 156,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 153,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,922 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 145,922 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,675 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,545 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 125,545 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,370 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 118,370 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 81,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,584 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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FA02 JYY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FA02 JYY, 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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FA02 JYY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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