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DA02 OWY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,274 mi
Last recorded173,274 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 OWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 173,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 165,957 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 165,957 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 158,996 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2016 152,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 136,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 126,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,319 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,315 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,373 miles

rear wiper split

side wall damage n/s font tyre

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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DA02 OWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA02 OWY, 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 DA02 OWY registered?

DA02 OWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is DA02 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 OWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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