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FY02 PUA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,079 mi
Last recorded197,079 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 197,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking fluid past gaiter when rotated (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 192,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

several small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 May 2020 192,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing unable to access seatbelts for inspection due to obstructive items (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2019 185,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear PASSENGER SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

trailer electrical socket tie wrapped

Fail 24 May 2019 185,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

trailer electrical socket tie wrapped

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

Nearside Rear brake binding nearside rear

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 176,995 miles

chip in windscreen less than 10mm

n/s steering rack gaitor appears damp

slight oil leak from turbo area

Pass 10 May 2017 176,372 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

steering rack gaiter damp on nearside

Pass 4 May 2016 175,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight rubbing to inner and outer sidewall

steering rack appears damp on nearside

Fail 4 May 2016 175,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight rubbing to inner and outer sidewall

steering rack appears damp on nearside

Pass 6 May 2015 163,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 155,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 154,323 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 143,381 miles

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

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

rear fog not working on trailer socket

right indicator malfunctioning on trailer socket

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,240 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,295 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front o/s & n/s tyres begining to distort on inner edges

rear n/s & o/s tyres getting near wear indicators & begining to distort on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,902 miles

sheilds fitted

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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FY02 PUA 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 71.4%.

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 FY02 PUA, 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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FY02 PUA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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