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SG02 YCJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

280,283 mi
Last recorded280,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 YCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 280,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 280,144 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 268,031 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill and bottom arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and bottom arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 267,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill and bottom arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and bottom arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 257,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 257,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 255,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 248,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 248,074 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 241,451 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 241,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 233,959 miles

advise offside front indicator outer cover missing

advise slight leak at power steering pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2013 233,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise offside front indicator outer cover missing

advise slight leak at power steering pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2012 227,314 miles

advise offside front indicator outer glass cover

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

advise rear number plate marked

advise very slight leak at power steering pipe

Fail 22 Mar 2012 227,314 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside front indicator outer glass cover

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

advise rear number plate marked

advise very slight leak at power steering pipe

Pass 25 Mar 2011 217,501 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre outer tred worn uneven

offside front indicator lenze missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 217,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre outer tred worn uneven

offside front indicator lenze missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 209,459 miles

advise rear number plate marked

advise rear indicator orange bulbs

Fail 5 Feb 2010 209,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear indicator orange bulbs

advise rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Mar 2009 202,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 202,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 194,022 miles

advise rear number plate marked

Fail 21 Nov 2007 194,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear number plate marked

Pass 20 Nov 2006 188,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 168,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 147,920 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 YCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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