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YD02 WZJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,772 mi
Last recorded180,772 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 180,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 166,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 159,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 152,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 143,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 136,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 127,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 127,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 117,646 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,649 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,547 miles

front n/plate slighlty cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front n/plate slighlty cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,057 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres on treadwear indicators

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,460 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,646 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 WZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZJ, 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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YD02 WZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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