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YW02 NCJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 118,390 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 118,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 115,091 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 112,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 112,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 108,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 108,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 106,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,455 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 102,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,821 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

2 exhaust clamps broken

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,862 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,369 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,135 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,435 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 22,138 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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YW02 NCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YW02 NCJ, 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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YW02 NCJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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