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SG02 YBB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,397 mi
Last recorded278,397 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 YBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 278,397 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 260,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 260,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 226,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 181,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat has had some repair work done

front bumper+valance minor insecure

front tyres of a bigger size than rear reqs swapping bigger size to rear

n/s/r floor damaged

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 181,096 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat has had some repair work done

exhaust middle box outer skin deteriorating

front bumper+valance minor insecure

front tyres of a bigger size than rear reqs swapping bigger size to rear

n/s/r floor damaged

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,943 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper split

slight damage to rear floor area

Pass 26 Jan 2012 147,354 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 147,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,088 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 136,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 127,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 119,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 111,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 103,644 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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SG02 YBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SG02 YBB, 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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SG02 YBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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