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OY02 LFS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,735 mi
Last recorded153,735 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 LFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 153,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2026 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 151,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 151,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 145,541 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front EML light on dash

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipes bonded corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipes bonded corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 138,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,496 miles

Front shocks weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,494 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front shocks weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,533 miles

Front both shock absobers have limited/Weak dampening affect

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe to caliper - advise replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x snapped, 1x very poor condtion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 130,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking leaking through gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both shock absobers have limited/Weak dampening affect

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe to caliper - advise replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x snapped, 1x very poor condtion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti roll bar rubbing against intercooler pipe

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2018 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti roll bar rubbing against intercooler pipe

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,087 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,355 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,945 miles

rear nearside tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,958 miles

front offside brake disc shows some distortion during RBT

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

Pass 7 Oct 2005 35,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LFS, 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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OY02 LFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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