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DU02 PZB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,436 mi
Last recorded189,436 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 PZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 189,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 189,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 186,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 183,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 177,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 158,517 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 137,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,290 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 124,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,432 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,181 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,388 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 PZB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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