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Y20 VRS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 128,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,075 miles

Centre exhaust mount not secure to pipe

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing test of seat belt

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,786 miles

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

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,289 miles

front catalyst exhaust heat shield loose

front sill areas creased

offside front tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 47,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,758 miles

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

engine management light is staying on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,566 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y20 VRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y20 VRS, 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 Y20 VRS registered?

Y20 VRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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