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PY02 GYB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,013 mi
Last recorded216,013 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 216,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe front to rear pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 215,945 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel sensor missing light on (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe front to rear pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 198,554 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 198,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 185,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 185,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 179,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 171,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 163,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,252 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,549 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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PY02 GYB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 PY02 GYB, 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 PY02 GYB registered?

PY02 GYB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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