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YB02 EAY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 EAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 120,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 108,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 100,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,210 miles

Front tyres on limit.

Nsr tyre worn.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,283 miles

air bag warning lamp on

corrosion affecting front and rear brake discs

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Fail 5 Nov 2010 94,246 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp on

corrosion affecting front and rear brake discs

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,540 miles

Nearside 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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YB02 EAY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB02 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB02 EAY registered?

YB02 EAY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 EAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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