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FP02 YMZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,499 mi
Last recorded152,499 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 152,499 miles

Front Seat belts slow to return

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit on edges

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 129,768 miles

Front seat belts slow return

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm /2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 129,768 miles

Front seat belts slow return

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm /2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,266 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,604 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,497 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,494 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,713 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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FP02 YMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP02 YMZ, 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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FP02 YMZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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