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DU02 OAP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,376 mi
Last recorded268,376 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 268,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 268,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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 13 Oct 2011 258,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 244,645 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 232,114 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 219,031 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 219,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 200,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 156,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,196 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 73,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,410 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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DU02 OAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU02 OAP, 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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DU02 OAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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