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DE51 DYW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,236 mi
Last recorded167,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,236 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 166,850 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 153,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 149,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 147,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,781 miles

Suspension modified

Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 135,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,987 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,842 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,151 miles

Engine managment light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,495 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 113,878 miles

all tyres started to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2012 113,877 miles

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

all tyres started to perish

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 108,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 108,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,792 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,537 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 92,463 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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DE51 DYW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE51 DYW, 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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DE51 DYW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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