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OY02 OHU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,417 mi
Last recorded148,417 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 148,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 138,913 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 138,913 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 30 May 2015 127,350 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 26 May 2015 127,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,612 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on both rear discs

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,447 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet secondary latch seized

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet secondary latch seized

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,279 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 54,279 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,950 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 OHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

OY02 OHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is OY02 OHU safe to buy?

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