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SG02 YBN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

284,415 mi
Last recorded284,415 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 YBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 284,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 284,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 281,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 281,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 274,155 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 274,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 261,440 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper loose

Fail 24 Sep 2008 261,435 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

front bumper loose

Fail 13 Aug 2007 223,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both anti roll bar link joints weak

centre rear brake light has some bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre getting thin

offside front indicator lense missing

offside front suspension bottom arm rear bush weak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 223,502 miles

both anti roll bar link joints weak

centre rear brake light has some bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre getting thin

offside front indicator lense missing

offside front suspension bottom arm rear bush weak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 184,462 miles

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

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 YBN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SG02 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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