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OY02 HGO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,460 mi
Last recorded150,460 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 HGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 150,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 136,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 129,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 125,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,019 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,103 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs slighly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,394 miles

All tyres are on 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,312 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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OY02 HGO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY02 HGO, 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 OY02 HGO registered?

OY02 HGO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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