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YC02 FOD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 FOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 102,374 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushies becoming worn.

Engine light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers very worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers very worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,016 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to discolour.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,058 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 68,050 miles

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

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

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,324 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 36,805 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,634 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,485 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 22,485 miles

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

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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YC02 FOD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC02 FOD, 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 YC02 FOD registered?

YC02 FOD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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