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DF02 MDE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

346,581 mi
Last recorded346,581 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 MDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 346,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dip to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dip to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres, Depth 3.0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion near to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion near to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres, Depth 3.0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 335,497 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint worn

headlamp beam benders fitted incorrectly

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2018 335,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint worn

headlamp beam benders fitted incorrectly

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit

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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DF02 MDE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DF02 MDE, 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 DF02 MDE registered?

DF02 MDE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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