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DU02 OCP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,054 mi
Last recorded190,054 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 190,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 190,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 179,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 179,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 171,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal initial application result not progressive- sufficient reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2017 163,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-20% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-23% (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear tyres sizes differ

service brake has reduced reserve travel

Fail 22 Mar 2017 163,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-20% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-23% (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear tyres sizes differ

service brake has reduced reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 156,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 146,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 131,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2012 122,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 122,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 107,715 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 88,068 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 88,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 69,302 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 69,294 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 62,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,818 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 45,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 OCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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