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YO02 JKY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,877 mi
Last recorded211,877 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 JKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 211,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 211,675 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 200,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 191,681 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 191,681 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 181,972 miles

Both front wipers beginning to split

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 169,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 169,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 154,014 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

near side rear door has difficulty opening but did open and shut

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,362 miles

n/s rear shocker shroud deteriated

o/s rear h/brake cable outer sheatheing showing deteriation

slight wear in n/s and o/s track rod end joints

Fail 4 Jul 2012 119,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s rear shocker shroud deteriated

o/s rear h/brake cable outer sheatheing showing deteriation

slight wear in n/s and o/s track rod end joints

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,587 miles

small chip in screen outside zone a

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,435 miles

front brake discs corroding

off side rear tyre well worn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,975 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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YO02 JKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YO02 JKY, 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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YO02 JKY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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