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YX02 HCV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,326 mi
Last recorded148,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 HCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 148,326 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 148,326 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,984 miles

e.m. light on .

o/s/r door will not open .

Fail 20 May 2016 144,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

e.m. light on .

o/s/r door will not open .

Pass 8 May 2015 138,877 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 138,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 131,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 125,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 114,429 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 114,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 99,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 85,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 127,540 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 127,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 72,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 60,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,326 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is slightly misshaped

O/S/R tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 31,511 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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YX02 HCV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX02 HCV, 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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YX02 HCV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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