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LY02 PLX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 PLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2018 120,873 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,190 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,975 miles

Offside offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,779 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2014 106,779 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,705 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

nearside outer sill damaged at front

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rfront subframe rear bushes cracked/perished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

nearside outer sill damaged at front

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

rfront subframe rear bushes cracked/perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,229 miles

Nearside 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 5 Dec 2011 92,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension bump stop detiorated

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,156 miles

rear discs corroding

windowscreen damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 76,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroding

windowscreen damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,684 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,191 miles

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

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 PLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY02 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

LY02 PLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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