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YL02 NWM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,333 mi
Last recorded203,333 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 NWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 203,333 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 203,330 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 186,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 176,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 162,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 154,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 139,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,260 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 75,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 63,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,039 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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YL02 NWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YL02 NWM, 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 YL02 NWM registered?

YL02 NWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YL02 NWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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