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DU02 OCB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,074 mi
Last recorded169,074 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 169,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 157,323 miles

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

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

both top suspension m/tings slightly worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 157,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both top suspension m/tings slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2014 146,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,615 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 137,615 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,529 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 128,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 117,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,720 miles

emission on upper limit

Fail 19 Jan 2010 103,720 miles

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

emission on upper limit

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,293 miles

front disc pads getting low emission slightly high diesel clean required

Fail 28 Jan 2009 92,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads getting low emission slightly high diesel clean required

Fail 6 Feb 2008 79,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front anti rol bar rubbers slightly worn

rear inner sidewall cracked o/s by tread

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,002 miles

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

front anti rol bar rubbers slightly worn

rear inner sidewall cracked o/s by tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,140 miles

n/s rear tyre slight distortion

Fail 11 Feb 2006 55,295 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 55,295 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 OCB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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