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YL02 EJZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

253,487 mi
Last recorded253,487 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 EJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 253,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm boot twisted

both sills corroded

engine slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2021 245,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 240,792 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 240,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 235,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 235,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 228,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 228,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 220,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 220,071 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 206,890 miles

Nearside Rear door catch faulty

Fail 30 Sep 2016 206,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door catch faulty

both sides front sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 194,877 miles

slight inbalance on rear service and handbrake

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 184,180 miles

Near side wiper blade incorrect but works ok. Brake fluid level just above mimimum. Exhaust rusty. Off side front to rear rear end of brake pipe corroded. Near side rear service and hand brake grabbing slightly.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 184,180 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Near side wiper blade incorrect but works ok. Brake fluid level just above mimimum. Exhaust rusty. Off side front to rear rear end of brake pipe corroded. Near side rear service and hand brake grabbing slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 171,812 miles

exhaust system corroded

most brake pipes corroding

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2012 162,029 miles

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

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

all exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads look low

most brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 162,029 miles

all exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads look low

most brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 152,497 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 152,482 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 143,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 143,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 137,616 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 137,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 131,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 126,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,606 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)

rear taxi sign is sticking out from bumper

Fail 7 Sep 2006 115,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

rear taxi sign is sticking out too far past rear of car causing a shapre endge to other road users

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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YL02 EJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YL02 EJZ, 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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YL02 EJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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