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LY02 PLV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,593 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front track rod ball joint rubber split

rear view mirror missing

slight freeplay detected in steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f/ tyre cut outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,975 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,942 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,575 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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LY02 PLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LY02 PLV, 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 LY02 PLV registered?

LY02 PLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is LY02 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 PLV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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