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YS02 VEA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,449 mi
Last recorded203,449 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 203,449 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 203,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 180,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 180,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 159,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 136,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 129,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,208 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 121,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes slight splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 79,491 miles

both rear bump stops split

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 VEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS02 VEA, 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 YS02 VEA registered?

YS02 VEA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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