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FN02 YSD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,522 mi
Last recorded247,522 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 YSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 247,522 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken away behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 225,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 203,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 191,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 176,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 167,230 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 167,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,083 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 123,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 91,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,997 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,857 miles

unable to open passenger rear door from inside or outside

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,577 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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FN02 YSD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN02 YSD, 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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FN02 YSD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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