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DU02 VHF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 107,197 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,191 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 215/55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front foglight not working

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,431 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,942 miles

all four brake discs have rust on inner face but efficiency ok

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,613 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 VHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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