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YR02 VFO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,126 mi
Last recorded191,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 191,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 174,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 174,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 157,170 miles

battery and starter very poor

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 157,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery and starter very poor

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 135,760 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 135,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 123,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear shocker dust cover's deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Dec 2011 110,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear shocker dust cover's deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,876 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,827 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check toe bar fully fitted under covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

rear no plate deteriorated slightley

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check toe bar fully fitted under covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

rear no plate deteriorated slightley

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,408 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,291 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 60,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,698 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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YR02 VFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR02 VFO, 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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YR02 VFO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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