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YG02 OOT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,112 mi
Last recorded185,112 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 OOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 185,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 144,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 126,770 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 126,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 117,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,595 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,693 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,764 miles

Vehicle only just met smoke level for a turbo charged diesel engined vehicle.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle only just met smoke level for a turbo charged diesel engined vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,756 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YG02 OOT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG02 OOT, 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 YG02 OOT registered?

YG02 OOT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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