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YL02 OBX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,254 mi
Last recorded165,254 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 OBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 165,254 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front Outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 159,286 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 154,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,288 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 146,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR DISCS VERY CORRODED & PITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,377 miles

rear brake flexy pipes corroded

rear discs corroded & pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 141,375 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake flexy pipes corroded

rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 135,765 miles

n/s/f mirror glass broken

Fail 27 Jul 2015 135,764 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 130,285 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 120,654 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,841 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,582 miles

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

exhaust mounting missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 96,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust mounting missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2009 85,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,501 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,244 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 OBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

YL02 OBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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