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FY02 YDK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,087 mi
Last recorded209,087 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 209,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 200,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 190,462 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 190,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 173,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,637 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2009 126,688 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2008 104,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 104,195 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 104,051 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,482 miles

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,746 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 YDK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDK, 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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What year was FY02 YDK registered?

FY02 YDK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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