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DU52 JFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,896 mi
Last recorded184,896 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 184,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal soft\spongy

Fail 15 Mar 2019 184,896 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal soft\spongy

Pass 28 Mar 2018 174,941 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 174,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 163,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 163,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 150,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 150,348 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 137,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 123,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,903 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,739 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 36,739 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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DU52 JFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DU52 JFJ, 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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DU52 JFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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