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YF02 ZBN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

177,224 mi
Last recorded177,224 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 177,224 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears and o\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears upper casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 270,767 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2020 162,943 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 162,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass is cracked,

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both sides, front floor corners corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas.

drivers door lock barrel is missing but no sharp edges exposed.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 155,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass is cracked,

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both sides, front floor corners corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas.

drivers door lock barrel is missing but no sharp edges exposed.

Pass 22 May 2018 148,815 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 148,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 144,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 140,423 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,668 miles

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 131,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 127,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 127,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 118,288 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside head light beam patern weak

Fail 30 May 2013 118,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside head light beam patern weak

Pass 28 May 2012 108,378 miles

nearside beam image weak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 May 2012 108,376 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside beam image weak

Pass 26 May 2011 99,127 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 88,678 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 88,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 77,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,442 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 66,346 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 55,186 miles

slight damage to o/s cill

Fail 29 May 2007 55,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to o/s cill

Pass 31 May 2006 45,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 35,683 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 ZBN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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