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DU02 PYD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

237,738 mi
Last recorded237,738 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 PYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 237,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake service

Pass 25 Nov 2011 227,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

parking brake excess travel

Fail 25 Nov 2011 227,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

parking brake excess travel

Pass 19 Nov 2010 226,705 miles

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

front brakes grabbing and discs corroded

ns and osf tyre inner edges worn

nsf wishbone rear bush splitting

small splits in front wiper blades

Fail 16 Nov 2010 226,700 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid in poor condition

front brakes grabbing and discs corroded

ns and osf tyre inner edges worn

nsf wishbone rear bush splitting

nsr brake grabbing

small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 4 Nov 2009 211,699 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 211,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 211,664 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

THE STEERING RACK IS WORN

Fail 27 Oct 2009 211,664 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

GLOW PLUG HEATER LIGHT IS FLASHING

OIL LEAKS ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS AND BUMP STOPS ARE WORN

THE STEERING RACK IS WORN

THE TURBO PIPE IS INSECURE

Pass 24 Oct 2008 193,524 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 193,523 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 170,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 170,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on constant

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 PYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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