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YS02 XJE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,543 mi
Last recorded124,543 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,543 miles

both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,228 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both anti-roll bar links are rubbing drive shafts (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 117,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 117,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 plate limit0.90 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 111,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 107,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,401 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but not effecting support structure

Pass 22 May 2015 100,342 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 100,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/side front tyre very badly worn on outside shoulder

Fail 2 May 2014 95,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 95,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 77,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 77,536 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,361 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs badly corroded,chunks coming off surface.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,116 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split.

Offside Door Mirror Cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,177 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,959 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,387 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

offside front seat belt stalk button needed to be pressed down to take buckle

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS02 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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