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YS02 ZCT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

169,261 mi
Last recorded169,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 169,261 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 165,125 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 165,120 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 165,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 153,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 140,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 126,634 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight play

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

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 116,985 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mounting

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 111,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 106,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 100,435 miles

brake pipes greased

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 90,442 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,205 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,833 miles

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

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

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 ZCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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