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OY02 RVN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 171,336 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Both front bottom arm rear bushes poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2022 160,993 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 150,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 137,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,059 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 125,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,124 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,309 miles

Center exhaust bracket insecure

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,164 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Steering feels knotchy

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,783 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 180,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 103,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,140 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 90,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,734 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 RVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RVN, 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 RVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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