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OY02 YXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 YXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 152,841 miles

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

n/s outer sill shows signs of damage repair does not appear to be corrosion

oil leak

slight corrosion in body

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2014 117,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 114,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,279 miles

rear number plate delaminated, w/blades split, uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate delaminated, w/blades split, uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,265 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,265 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 58,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,655 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 YXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

OY02 YXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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