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YS02 VDT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,968 mi
Last recorded61,968 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 VDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 61,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,114 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,784 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,080 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 50,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, corroded near rear ferrule. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 48,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, corroded near rear ferrule. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,249 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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YS02 VDT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS02 VDT, 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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YS02 VDT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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