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LY02 UHN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 UHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 112,932 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2022 112,924 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2022 112,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 20 Jun 2020 100,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre "nail"

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,257 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,272 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear door will not open from inside

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,486 miles

Nearside Rear door intermitant fault in door lock

Nearside oil leaking under car

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,122 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UHN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

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

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