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YD02 VXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,623 mi
Last recorded170,623 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 170,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 163,971 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 163,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 151,144 miles

osf tyre has a crack

Fail 5 Aug 2014 151,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

osf tyre has a crack

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,945 miles

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

nearside front tyre kerb damage to side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 137,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 137,552 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,520 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 135,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 132,669 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres side wall scuffed and perishing

nearside rear tyre almost to limiters

Pass 14 Jul 2009 132,669 miles

nearside and offside front tyres side wall scuffed and perishing

nearside rear tyre almost to limiters

Pass 1 Aug 2008 130,947 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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YD02 VXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YD02 VXW, 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 YD02 VXW registered?

YD02 VXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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