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SK02 YRJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,816 mi
Last recorded128,816 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 166,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 159,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 159,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,991 miles

ABS pulsating felt through pedal.

Exhaust centre section bracket burst and incomplete.Not insecure.

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

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

Rear brake discs worn, pitted and corroded.Both also showing runout.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 152,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ABS pulsating felt through pedal.

Brake warning lamp on.

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick.

Exhaust centre section bracket burst and incomplete.Not insecure.

Front inner brake pads low.

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

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

Rear brake discs worn, pitted and corroded.Both also showing runout.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,149 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,098 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 138,082 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 137,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 113,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 107,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,568 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 84,846 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 YRJ 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 68.8%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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