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YB02 EYJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,073 mi
Last recorded189,073 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 EYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 189,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 189,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 179,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 179,513 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 168,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine undertray damaged and insecure

unable to see rear sections of offside front to rear brake pipes[above diesel tank]

Pass 3 Mar 2011 150,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs showing signs of slight deterioration

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe[above fuel tank and heat shield]

Fail 3 Mar 2011 150,986 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust sleeve between front and middle exhaust pipes deteriorated

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs showing signs of slight deterioration

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe[above fuel tank and heat shield]

Pass 12 Mar 2010 133,072 miles

rear tyres 3.5 to 4.0 mm tread depth

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

parts of rear brake pipes not visible above fuel tank

Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 100,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 76,976 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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YB02 EYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EYJ, 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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YB02 EYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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