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YF02 WLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,714 mi
Last recorded120,714 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 WLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 100,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,502 miles

both front and offside rear tyres in poor condition

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,262 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front antirollbar bushes worn

nearside rear and both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 51,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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 WLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF02 WLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF02 WLZ registered?

YF02 WLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is YF02 WLZ safe to buy?

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