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YF02 ZCO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,667 mi
Last recorded131,667 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,667 miles

oil light on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil light on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2014 131,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,405 miles

Oil leak

advise center exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Fail 24 Apr 2013 123,404 miles

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

Oil leak

advise center exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 109,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 80,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 69,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,812 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 ZCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

YF02 ZCO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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