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YB02 EYU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,003 mi
Last recorded211,003 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 EYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 211,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 211,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 210,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 210,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 209,888 miles

front sub frame mounting bushes starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2020 209,888 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front sub frame mounting bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2019 209,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 209,000 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 207,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 206,380 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 206,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 199,741 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

oil warning lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 192,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 186,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 186,918 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 182,608 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 177,483 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 166,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 148,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f inner trackrod

Pass 12 Dec 2007 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 96,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate

Pass 20 Jan 2007 96,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate

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 EYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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