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YF02 XUM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

251,711 mi
Last recorded251,711 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 251,711 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 251,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 225,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 225,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 199,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 164,604 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

some play in n/s steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 164,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

some play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 May 2012 143,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 138,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 4 May 2011 138,038 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 5 May 2010 128,020 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2010 128,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 116,137 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 116,137 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 103,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 88,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 88,096 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 71,300 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 XUM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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