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YF02 ZFB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 70,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 70,846 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,935 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 58,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,073 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,379 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,008 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,170 miles

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

osr wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2013 42,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,784 miles

all brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,616 miles

All brake discs starting to corrode

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 May 2010 32,697 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,537 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 ZFB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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