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YG02 RFL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 RFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,242 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,877 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside slight play in steering rack end

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,766 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,357 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 106,278 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,766 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 8 Mar 2011 97,909 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,347 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 89,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 71,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,652 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 RFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFL, 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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YG02 RFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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