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DU02 OBR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,844 mi
Last recorded108,844 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,844 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 108,844 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,740 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil AND O/S FRONT (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight drag

nails in tyre treads o/s front and o/s rear

Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S AND O/S (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake slight drag

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (white) (1.4.A.2f)

nails in tyre treads o/s front and o/s rear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 79,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

both rear tyres cracked / slightly miss-shaped in places

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

osf shock absorber slightly misted

osf suspension arm rear bush worn / split

rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,057 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

both rear tyres cracked / slightly miss-shaped in places

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

osf shock absorber slightly misted

osf suspension arm rear bush worn / split

rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,782 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear shock absorber dust covers worn

both rear suspension springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked in places

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f shock absorber slightly misted

rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,550 miles

Both o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorbers covers split advice

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seats visual check o.k

O/S/F Shock absorber slightly damp advise

Fail 10 Dec 2011 64,550 miles

Both o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorbers covers split advice

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seats visual check o.k

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

O/S/F Shock absorber slightly damp advise

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light on!

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag warning light on!

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,468 miles

brake pad warning light on pad thickness looks good

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,902 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front wiper split

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 OBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU02 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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