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YC51 UYT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,355 mi
Last recorded138,355 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 UYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 119,757 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 119,757 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,561 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,168 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 115,166 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 104,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,109 miles

Engine mangment light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,686 miles

Brake flihd level slightly low

Engine mangment light on

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,168 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 UYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

YC51 UYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YC51 UYT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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