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YG02 PXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,869 mi
Last recorded113,869 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 PXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,869 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes undersealed @ time off test

no rear seats fitted @ time off test

Fail 10 Oct 2017 113,969 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing insecure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes undersealed @ time off test

no rear seats fitted @ time off test

Pass 28 May 2016 111,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2016 111,983 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 111,955 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST VEHICLE : - 1. TOO LOW FOR TEST 2. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE 3. SEATBELT FAILURE

Pass 26 Jul 2014 111,500 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 111,488 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F inner CV boot split.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,544 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 91,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 84,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,128 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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YG02 PXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

YG02 PXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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