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YM02 DSZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,646 mi
Last recorded138,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 DSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,835 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in bottom ball joint.

Under tray loose.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both sides brake backplates deteriating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 130,216 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both sides brake backplates deteriating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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 25 Jun 2014 112,946 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 98,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,745 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,704 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing, nearside worse . . .

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,181 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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YM02 DSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM02 DSZ, 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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YM02 DSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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