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DU51 DZA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 146,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all four brake dics slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 135,704 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 135,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken rest of system secure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,444 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 124,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,323 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 114,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 53,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate cracked but not effecting lettering

n/s/r shocker shroad/ bumpstop not attached but not effecting operation of shocker

o/s/f seat belt retracting slow

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,381 miles

front no plate cracked but not effecting lettering

n/s/r shocker shroad/ bumpstop not attached but not effecting operation of shocker

o/s/f seat belt retracting slow

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,535 miles

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

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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DU51 DZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU51 DZA, 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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DU51 DZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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