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YG02 UOU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,737 mi
Last recorded117,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,737 miles

o/s/f disc damaged

o/s/f track rod end dust cover starting to perish

outer sills slightly damaged

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,723 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/f track rod dust cover starting to perish

outer sills damaged

rear tyres below 2mm

slight damaged to o/s/f disk and noise

Fail 8 Jul 2017 117,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake pad getting low

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,577 miles

Coolant level low

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Nearside front interior door handle missing (door opened by cable)

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

Offside mirror housing damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 110,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 109,955 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox off side diff seal leaking

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rubber fuel pipes starting to perished

Slight bind on near side brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre perrished on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heat shield loose on c.a.t

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

slight bind on rear brakes

slight buckle on o/s/f wheel rim

slight ware / pitting on rear discs

slight weep from o/s inner c,v boot

Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heat shield loose on c.a.t

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

slight bind on rear brakes

slight buckle on o/s/f wheel rim

slight ware / pitting on rear discs

slight weep from o/s inner c,v boot

Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses slightly perrished

slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,710 miles

heat shield loose on c.a.t

o/s inner c. v boot leaking

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 91,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat shield loose on c.a.t

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s inner c. v boot leaking

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,068 miles

crack in screen / outside swept area

o/s front indicator bulb faded

o/s front suspension arm, rear bush perrished / split

o/s inner c.v boot leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack in screen / outside swept area

o/s front indicator bulb faded

o/s front suspension arm, rear bush perrished / split

o/s inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,306 miles

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 4 Jun 2007 63,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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