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YC51 DYP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,502 mi
Last recorded210,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 DYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 210,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear sill

Fail 23 Jul 2014 210,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 23 Jul 2013 193,704 miles

Offside wiper split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 193,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 174,489 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 174,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 143,252 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

offside mirror glass cracked can adequately see rear of vehicle

oil filler cap missing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 143,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

offside mirror glass cracked can adequately see rear of vehicle

oil filler cap missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2010 127,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,918 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,611 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,482 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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YC51 DYP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC51 DYP, 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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YC51 DYP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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