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DG02 HFV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,483 mi
Last recorded215,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 215,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 215,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear headlamp sensor linkage insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 212,661 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 212,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 204,632 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 189,631 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 189,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 161,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 161,150 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 135,354 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 135,354 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,501 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 89,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,719 miles

nearside inner and outer sills buckled

qffstde inner and outer sills buckled

rear bumper has swrews missing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,201 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 69,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel rim damageded on inner edge †front tyers wearing on inner edge †front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,920 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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DG02 HFV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG02 HFV, 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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DG02 HFV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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