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YF02 ZFE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,867 mi
Last recorded177,867 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 177,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 172,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 172,805 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2013 162,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/ wing mirror taped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 153,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 153,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 120,367 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 105,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,403 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 94,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,532 miles

nearside front door rubbing strip loose

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,532 miles

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

nearside front door rubbing strip loose

rear no plate starting to delaminate

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 ZFE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

YF02 ZFE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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