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YP02 GFX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,039 mi
Last recorded163,039 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 GFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 163,039 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 163,034 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose to cylinder connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,125 miles

Offside rear brake disc inner surface 50% corroded

Slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,527 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 137,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,273 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 118,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,075 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 111,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,080 miles

Electronic link to n/s wishbone broken

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,080 miles

Electronic link to n/s wishbone broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 82,493 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 75,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 75,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,064 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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YP02 GFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YP02 GFX, 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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YP02 GFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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