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MF51 YCB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YCB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers worn

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust back box rear mount corroded

nearside front tyre slightly low tread at 3mm

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,217 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers worn

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust back box rear mount corroded

nearside front tyre slightly low tread at 3mm

offside front door mirror glass cracked

travel in park brake lever

Pass 15 Apr 2015 121,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all shock absorbers worn

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust rear mount on back box cracked

rear wiper blade bent

travel in park brake lever rear shoes need adjusting

Fail 14 Apr 2015 121,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all shock absorbers worn

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust rear mount on back box cracked

rear wiper blade bent

travel in park brake lever rear shoes need adjusting

Pass 2 May 2014 120,137 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front number plate fixings corroded/weakened -not overly secure

front subframe mountings deteriorated

headlamp continental converters still fitted -AND not in correct place for european driving

o/S front wash jet poor aim

o/S/R lamp lens holed(around reverse lamp)

rear spring upper rubber mountings deteriorated

travel in foot brake -likely some attention needed

Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate fixings corroded/weakened -not overly secure

front subframe mountings deteriorated

headlamp continental converters still fitted -AND not in correct place for european driving

o/S front wash jet poor aim

o/S/R lamp lens holed(around reverse lamp)

rear spring upper rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 97,431 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear light cracked

rear wiper blade split

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 195 65 15 91V

Fail 1 May 2013 97,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust middle bracket broken

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear light cracked

rear wiper blade split

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 195 65 15 91V

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section bracket insecure

front lower subframe rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear lamp lense broken

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,067 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section bracket insecure

front lower subframe rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear lamp lense broken

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 May 2011 50,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops split

front and rear number plates slightly water marked

front brake discs slightly worn

front lower bumper damaged and loose

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre nail in tread and close to limit

tyre size 195 65 15 V

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,304 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,446 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 18,698 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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MF51 YCB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF51 YCB, 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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MF51 YCB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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