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DU02 TUW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,855 mi
Last recorded169,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 169,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 165,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 164,089 miles

Front brakepads getting low

NSR tyre low in tread

NSR wheelbearing slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2014 159,519 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,189 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 126,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,980 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,504 miles

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 11 Feb 2009 82,935 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,552 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 TUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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