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YR02 VFP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,073 mi
Last recorded223,073 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 223,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 213,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 213,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 207,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 207,213 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 200,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 200,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front cracking on inside sidewall and on limmit

rear blade

Pass 2 May 2014 192,895 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 186,677 miles

engine management light on

slight movement in o/s n/s front U shaped roll bar bushes

Pass 4 May 2012 180,471 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 180,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exaust corroded and blowing

rear springscorroded

rills dented

Pass 3 May 2011 174,438 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 174,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 168,583 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded.

n/s/f tyre down to 2.0mm tread depth.

o/s/f tyre down to 2.0mm tread depth.

o/s/r tyre down to 2.0mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 161,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 154,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 145,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 134,158 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 VFP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR02 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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