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YC51 DZF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,082 mi
Last recorded161,082 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 DZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,982 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 120,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 98,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 97,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,121 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF ON INSIDE EDGES.

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,472 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,970 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 DZF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZF, 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 YC51 DZF registered?

YC51 DZF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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