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YF02 VPA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,645 mi
Last recorded119,645 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,645 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,640 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 112,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,458 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,550 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 66,550 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing sings of wear and cracking but not showing cords

Fail 27 May 2010 63,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing sings of wear and cracking but not showing cords

Pass 26 May 2009 59,859 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

nearside front tyre treads cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 May 2008 56,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre treads cracking

Pass 15 May 2008 56,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre treads cracking

Pass 15 May 2007 54,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,819 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,754 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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YF02 VPA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF02 VPA, 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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YF02 VPA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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