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YH02 ZFZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 ZFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,140 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside door mirror temp repair

centre exhaust mount defective but system suported

Fail 27 Dec 2017 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror temp repair

centre exhaust mount defective but system suported

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Dec 2016 95,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake no effert

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,111 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides have play to limits advise replace (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion underside suspension components

towbar/ ball fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,111 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides have play to limits advise replace (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion underside suspension components

towbar/ ball fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,348 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake discs badly pitted corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 89,348 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake discs badly pitted corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,744 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underside

n/s h/light washer missing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,743 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underside

n/s h/light washer missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,703 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear drive shafts corroded

corrosion underside surface all components

rear b/pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,703 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear drive shafts corroded

corrosion underside surface all components

rear b/pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,714 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 53,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre just on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,900 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Dec 2008 37,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 37,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,055 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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YH02 ZFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH02 ZFZ, 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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YH02 ZFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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