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DU02 PYZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 PYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,668 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,668 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot clip n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release o/s/f seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,161 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 80,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,422 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Feb 2013 75,832 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 75,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust metal bracket detached system still secure

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

small splits offside wiper blade

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,816 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,426 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 PYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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