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VX51 YYC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,882 mi
Last recorded167,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 167,882 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 149,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 149,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,127 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 139,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 128,885 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 123,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,565 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,341 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,766 miles

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

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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VX51 YYC 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX51 YYC, 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 VX51 YYC registered?

VX51 YYC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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