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YR02 VFT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,796 mi
Last recorded210,796 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 210,796 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 202,090 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 194,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 194,574 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Engine lamp on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 188,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 188,383 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 181,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 174,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 166,179 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/f disc warped

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 166,179 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/f disc warped

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 153,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 153,135 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 95,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,961 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 79,707 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VFT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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