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DU02 OSN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,316 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pads light on but pads ok

Fail 22 Dec 2016 155,316 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe broken (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pads light on but pads ok

eml on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres waering on outer edges.

nearsdie rear tyre has small cut in tread.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 133,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,838 miles

Oil leak

all four brake discs are wearing

offside front wishbone (rear) bush is deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 123,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

all four brake discs are wearing

offside front wishbone (rear) bush is deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2012 113,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,339 miles

o/s number plate lamp dim

Fail 5 Dec 2011 105,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,725 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres bald inner edges,n/s near limit,o/s on limit.

h/lamps high aim

o/s/r inner c/v boot insecure on shaft

Fail 9 Dec 2009 88,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2007 65,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,696 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

windscreen chipped

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 OSN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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