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YM02 DXC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 DXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the centre joint (7.1.2)

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

under side covered in mud

Fail 22 Oct 2016 121,899 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner & outer shoulder

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

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

eml on

under side covered in mud

Pass 24 Oct 2015 112,479 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 112,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,813 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 101,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,441 miles

Both rear tyres perished

large amounts of corrosion build up on inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2013 92,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished

large amounts of corrosion build up on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,175 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 82,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,603 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 19,758 miles

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

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

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 DXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM02 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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