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DU02 VJC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,934 mi
Last recorded225,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 225,934 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 225,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 215,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 206,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 195,332 miles

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

n/s screen washer not working,but o/s washer provides sufficient liquid to cover screen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 184,881 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 174,074 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 163,602 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 163,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 153,611 miles

wipers smear slight

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge and 3mm

washers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2008 153,611 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge and 3mm

washers poor

wipers smear slight

Pass 24 Feb 2007 146,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 137,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 137,126 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

customer has nodding dog mounted on dash nsf windscreen area, advise could obstruct view

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 VJC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJC, 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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What year was DU02 VJC registered?

DU02 VJC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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