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YF02 ZNU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,079 mi
Last recorded181,079 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 181,079 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 181,077 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn low

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 May 2015 166,015 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 156,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar bush

Fail 20 Oct 2014 156,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar bush

Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 137,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 137,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 1 May 2013 125,769 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 125,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,161 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 115,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,370 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,369 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 109,502 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,295 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 106,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 101,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,211 miles

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

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 ZNU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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