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YR02 VHG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,033 mi
Last recorded195,033 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 195,033 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 179,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2020 179,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 169,137 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 169,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 157,181 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 147,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker stop bush worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 136,529 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 121,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,764 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,425 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,602 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 VHG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR02 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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