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YB02 EYK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

185,342 mi
Last recorded185,342 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 185,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 182,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 182,581 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 179,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer damage to sill

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 176,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))

offside reverse light not working.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 171,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

play in both steering arms

rear brakes slightly binding

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 171,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front registration plate deteriorated

play in both steering arms

rear brake lines corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 166,079 miles

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

CORROSION TO SILLS AND FLOORS

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR DAMAGED

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

WAER IN NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

WEAR IN OFF SIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT

Pass 29 Sep 2016 160,630 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

FRONT SUB FRAME IS IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKINFG

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE WORN/PERISHING

Fail 29 Sep 2016 160,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC

FRONT SUB FRAME IS IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKINFG

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE WORN/PERISHING

Pass 14 Aug 2015 151,728 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT SUBFRAMME CORRODED

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 14 Aug 2015 151,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT SUBFRAMME CORRODED

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 12 Aug 2014 143,060 miles

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.

DAMAGE TO FRONT OFF SIDE SUBFRAME.

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

WEAR INNER RACK JOINTS.

WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS,

Fail 12 Aug 2014 143,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake hoses deteriated.

front brake discs badly corroded.

front off side subframe damaged.

little reserve travel on handbrake.

rear brake pipes corroded.

wear in inner rack joints.

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,641 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BUMP STOPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS ON INNER EDGE !!!!!!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 133,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BUMP STOPS IN POOR CONDITION

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS ON INNER EDGE !!!!!!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perrish

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished

both rear bump stops broken

slight corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2011 114,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,865 miles

centre exhaust bracket not attached to exhaust but still supporting

Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 78,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,175 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,175 miles

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

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 EYK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YB02 EYK, 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 EYK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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