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PY02 GYX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,398 mi
Last recorded178,398 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 178,398 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 172,320 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 172,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 163,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 163,642 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake tight whel turning wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2013 151,637 miles

N/s/f brake backplate incomplete.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake backplate missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front side light bulb dull

offside numberplate bulb dull

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,647 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,318 miles

front exhaust bracket brocken

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 GYX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PY02 GYX, 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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PY02 GYX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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