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DU02 TRZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

265,694 mi
Last recorded265,694 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 TRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 265,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure trim ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 265,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure trim ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 May 2016 260,094 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 260,084 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 244,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 244,991 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 193,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 193,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 148,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 146,051 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 142,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 142,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 138,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 132,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 129,290 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 129,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 106,469 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 TRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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