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SK02 YRP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

295,796 mi
Last recorded295,796 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 295,796 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has small amount of play

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 291,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 291,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 277,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 277,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 164,598 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 151,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 1 Aug 2011 151,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 5 Jul 2011 150,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust pipe bracket is broken and adrift

engine oil level is below minimum mark on dipstick

nearside front headlamp caseing is broken

nearside front headlamp will not adjust up or down on adjuster

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

oil leak from turbo pipe/union area

Pass 14 May 2010 121,947 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 113,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 113,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,083 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 101,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 79,186 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 YRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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