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YC51 LZS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,302 mi
Last recorded236,302 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 236,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 223,205 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 207,836 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 207,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 191,185 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 191,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 170,570 miles

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

NSR tyre on 2mm

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 170,570 miles

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

NSR tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Dec 2007 146,959 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 123,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in th tread of nearside front tyre but not down to its chords

Fail 9 Dec 2006 123,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in th tread of nearside front tyre but not down to its chords

Pass 21 Dec 2005 101,808 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 LZS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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