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LY02 PLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 PLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 141,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Pass 14 May 2018 141,490 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,722 miles

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside rear door does not open from the inside

Off side front steering arm play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 140,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside rear door does not open from the inside

Off side front steering arm play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 138,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play near side steering arm

Play off side steering arm

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,934 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Fully adjusted still to low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play near side steering arm

Play off side steering arm

Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 135,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 135,139 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 127,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 210,353 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front tyre check 1000 miles

Play in offside steering rack sidearm

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Pass 14 Apr 2010 207,836 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Slight play in offside steering rack sidearm

Pass 24 Apr 2009 194,478 miles

drum brake back plate rubbing on drum

o/s/f side light bulb dim

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jul 2008 188,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 177,666 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

cv boot clip abit loose o/s/f outer

strong advice both front tyres close to limit and both inner edges worn poss tracking out

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Fail 2 Jul 2007 160,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 160,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 147,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 131,584 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2006 114,920 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 PLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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