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MV02 YVZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,879 mi
Last recorded168,879 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 YVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 168,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 162,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 162,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s side light (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 153,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 134,162 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 134,162 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 114,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,182 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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MV02 YVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV02 YVZ, 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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MV02 YVZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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