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LY02 VHL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 144,117 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Front sub-frame- rear bushes perishing

N/S/R brake hose collars corroding

Nail in --O/S/R tyre

O/S/R wheel rim distorted

Oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R wheel rim distorted

Front brake discs corroding

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Front sub-frame- rear bushes perishing

N/S/R brake hose collars corroding

Nail in --O/S/R tyre

Oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,667 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nail in nsr tyre

ns number plate lamp lens and bulb holder in poor condition recommend replacement

osr wheel rim damaged and distorted

rear brake hoses collars corroding/rear brake pipes plastic coating swelling

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 6 Jun 2016 140,667 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

nail in nsr tyre

ns number plate lamp lens and bulb holder in poor condition recommend replacement

osr wheel rim damaged and distorted

rear brake hoses collars corroding/rear brake pipes plastic coating swelling

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

possible corrosion rear brake pipes/plastic covers swelling

rear bumper damaged/sharp edge coverd with tape

Fail 2 Jun 2015 135,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild loose

front number plate damaged

possible corrosion rear brake pipes/plastic covers swelling

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted,recommend replacement

rear bumper damaged/sharp edge coverd with tape

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,848 miles

damage to windscreen

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing near limit

Fail 9 Jun 2014 130,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to windscreen

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing near limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,366 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,381 miles

both rear discs very worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,092 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 VHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

LY02 VHL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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