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YC51 UUY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 UUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,824 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,566 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 118,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Front wipers smearing slighlty

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 115,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,538 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 112,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 109,621 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,621 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 106,436 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil cap missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,269 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 103,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,770 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r brake drum shows signs of ovality on brake tester

Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 85,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,510 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 74,510 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,905 miles

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

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

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 UUY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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