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YR02 VJX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,424 mi
Last recorded152,424 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 152,424 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,197 miles

all four tyres getting low

n/s rear coil spring rusty

slight damage to n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,612 miles

n/s rear coil spring very rusty

slight damage to n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 26 Feb 2011 125,384 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 118,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light bulb inop

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,081 miles

centre brake light bulb inop

Pass 21 Feb 2009 112,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,529 miles

front susp bushes worn

indicatort bulbs fading

Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,397 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 VJX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJX, 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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What year was YR02 VJX registered?

YR02 VJX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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