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FY02 UCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,141 mi
Last recorded215,141 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 215,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 210,035 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 210,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 204,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 197,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 188,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 179,095 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 179,086 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc has been running hot

Pass 28 Nov 2017 169,752 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 164,627 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,972 miles

damage to nearside windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2014 150,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 134,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper corners not in line with edge of wings but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Dec 2012 134,867 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front bumper corners not in line with edge of wings but no sharp edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Note ooffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

note nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

note slight pklay offside front top suspension mount

note slight play top nearside front suspension mount

Fail 9 Dec 2011 125,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Note ooffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

note nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

note slight pklay offside front top suspension mount

note slight play top nearside front suspension mount

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,048 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 117,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 97,426 miles

'Runout' present on brake discs and drums. Will lead to judder if not addressed.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside trackrod end cover split and leaking grease.

Rear indicator/hazard bulbs loosing colour and are almost white

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 97,426 miles

'Runout' present on brake discs and drums. Will lead to judder if not addressed.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside trackrod end cover split and leaking grease.

Rear indicator/hazard bulbs loosing colour and are almost white

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 66,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,445 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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FY02 UCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 FY02 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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