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SY02 XPD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 XPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,508 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 107,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,381 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,379 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,045 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,135 miles

nearside rear tyre worn om inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,258 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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SY02 XPD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY02 XPD, 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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What year was SY02 XPD registered?

SY02 XPD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is SY02 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 XPD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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