CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY02 MZP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 MZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,798 miles

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,042 miles

both rear brakepipes and both rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,042 miles

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

both rear brakepipes and both rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,938 miles

both side rear brakepipes and both front to rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,970 miles

back discs badly corroded ok in rollers

both front to rear and both rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

o/s/r tyre just on limit and n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,999 miles

both front tyres just legal

both side rear brakepipe corroded not excessive (FLEXYS)

chip in screen in limit

rear discs corroded ok in rollers

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres just legal

both side rear brakepipe corroded not excessive (FLEXYS)

chip in screen in limit

rear discs corroded ok in rollers

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,230 miles

b oth front to rear and both rear brakepipes corroded in places not excessive

chip in screen in limit

front pads low and discs lipped inner face

Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,230 miles

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

b oth front to rear and both rear brakepipes corroded in places not excessive

chip in screen in limit

front pads low and discs lipped inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2013 72,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 62,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar starting to rust

Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,874 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY02 MZP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY02 MZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY02 MZP?

You can check the full history of OY02 MZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY02 MZP registered?

OY02 MZP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is OY02 MZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY02 MZP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY02 MZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY02 MZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.