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YM02 DXP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 156,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Rear shocker weak but not leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 156,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and corroded rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Rear shocker weak but not leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 152,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,501 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,578 miles

Nearside Rear slight misting possible leak (raining unable to determin)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 136,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 136,223 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,665 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 126,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,719 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,829 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 DXP 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 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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