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YC02 HCG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,193 mi
Last recorded183,193 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 HCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 183,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 170,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 162,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 162,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

play in o/s/f strut mounting

rear number plate

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 3 Jul 2012 158,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

play in o/s/f strut mounting

rear number plate

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 154,460 miles

o/s/r brake disc

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 154,441 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 149,843 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 149,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 145,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 140,176 miles

advise disc,s

advise rear pads

Pass 4 Jul 2007 133,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 128,317 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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YC02 HCG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

YC02 HCG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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