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YG02 UBO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,074 mi
Last recorded175,074 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 175,074 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding brake

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 175,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear slight binding brake

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 172,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 166,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 166,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,614 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 153,612 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 139,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 123,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 141,716 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Not able to open o/s/r door

Pass 19 Mar 2010 132,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 132,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 117,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 99,644 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,085 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG02 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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