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DU02 YFG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,224 mi
Last recorded180,224 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 180,224 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2018 159,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rearmost bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front most bushes nearside and offside slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2018 159,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rearmost bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front most bushes nearside and offside slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,488 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbones rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 140,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbones rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades spliting

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod snapped off (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,140 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,139 miles

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

Emissions not tested

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 82,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,989 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 YFG 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 66.7%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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