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YS02 ZFE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 ZFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 107,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 101,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter and rigid brake pipe rubbing.

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,438 miles

Engine Management Light On indicating fault

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking/deterioration on inner edge

Oil Leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,854 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 66,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipe flexi-hoses have minor perishing

all metal brake pipes showing signs of minor corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,978 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipe flexi-hoses have minor perishing

all metal brake pipes showing signs of minor corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,936 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,935 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,207 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 38,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 33,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,553 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 ZFE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

YS02 ZFE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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