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SK02 YPP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,160 mi
Last recorded177,160 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 177,160 miles

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front suspension noisy

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2017 177,142 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front suspension noisy

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 166,080 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

both rear shockers bump stops u/s

exhaust blowing

rear brake discs worn

slight play in n/s steering rack nuckle

Fail 15 Sep 2016 165,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear shockers bump stops u/s

exhaust blowing

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in n/s steering rack nuckle

Pass 1 Oct 2015 152,966 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear bump stops insecure

brake pipes rusting

engine light stays on

exhaust rusty and weak

free play in steering rack

not able to open offside rear door from inside

slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 Sep 2015 152,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear bump stops insecure

brake pipes rusting

engine light stays on

exhaust rusty and weak

free play in steering rack

not able to open offside rear door from inside

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Aug 2014 138,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

epc light stays on

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

rear shockers in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2014 137,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

epc light stays on

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

rear shockers in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT (205/50x17 93w)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre soft

Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,100 miles

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

n/s/r tyre soft

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT (205/50x17 93w)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2010 90,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes in very poor condition

front brake discs in very poor condition

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 20 May 2010 90,177 miles

both front lower arm bushes in very poor condition

front brake discs in very poor condition

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 8 May 2009 78,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 66,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,670 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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SK02 YPP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK02 YPP, 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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SK02 YPP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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