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YC02 FON

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 171,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 171,612 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

steering wheel cover slipping on wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 165,889 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 165,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,844 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 160,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 153,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 153,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 141,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2014 126,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside brake pads 75-80% worn

offside front brake pads 85-90% worn.

sump nut slightly leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

sump nut slightly leaking oil

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside brake pads 75-80% worn

offside front brake pads 85-90% worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,340 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner cv boot gaiter loose

no plate backing coming adrift

Pass 15 May 2009 89,141 miles

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

rear number plate dirty

Pass 8 May 2008 75,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 44,265 miles

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

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 FON is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FON, 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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YC02 FON is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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