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PG02 YRX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,415 mi
Last recorded201,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 201,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 195,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 188,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear arches have corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 183,870 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 183,870 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 175,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front upper strut assembly has slight movement

Pass 11 May 2021 169,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 163,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jun 2019 153,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2018 142,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,635 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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PG02 YRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PG02 YRX, 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 PG02 YRX registered?

PG02 YRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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