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DU02 RFL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,281 mi
Last recorded184,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 184,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 168,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 168,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,116 miles

footbrake roller brake test rearing`s just on limit(50%)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 153,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

footbrake roller brake test rearing`s just on limit(50%)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,192 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 136,678 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,959 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,707 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 96,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,967 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,551 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,334 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 26,986 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 RFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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