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YF02 WLK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,510 mi
Last recorded99,510 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 WLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,510 miles

Airbag light showing a fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 99,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Airbag light showing a fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,076 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,328 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,130 miles

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

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

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 WLK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLK, 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 YF02 WLK registered?

YF02 WLK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is YF02 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 WLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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