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OY02 XOZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,092 mi
Last recorded149,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 XOZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,078 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 139,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 139,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 132,069 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 118,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,559 miles

Rear & centre brake pipes heavily corroded-advise replacement.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,557 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear & centre brake pipes heavily corroded-advise replacement.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,345 miles

Front tyres and n/s/r worn to approx 2.5mm. Rear brake pipes corroded. Exhaust rear mounting corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,669 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,460 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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OY02 XOZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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