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YD02 WZW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,922 mi
Last recorded180,922 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 180,922 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 180,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken end of coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Exhaust rubber broken

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 180,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BELT TENSIONER BROKEN

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

SUMP LEAKING DAMAGED

Pass 13 Sep 2014 177,667 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 177,667 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 173,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 164,362 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 164,362 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 156,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,442 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 88,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,162 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 WZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD02 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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