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YH02 ZBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,913 mi
Last recorded137,913 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 ZBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2012 137,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,588 miles

offside front strut starting to weep oil

Fail 13 Jan 2006 76,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front strut starting to weep oil

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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YH02 ZBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YH02 ZBY, 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 YH02 ZBY registered?

YH02 ZBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is YH02 ZBY safe to buy?

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