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YC51 LZL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 LZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,179 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

offside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

subframe bushes slightly deterioted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,907 miles

osf inner driveshaft boot clip missing leaking grease

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,907 miles

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

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

osf inner driveshaft boot clip missing leaking grease

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,983 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,079 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,794 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,114 miles

front number plate slightly damage all brake discs slight corrosion

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 LZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

YC51 LZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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