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DU52 JHK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,274 mi
Last recorded171,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 171,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 171,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 167,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth on 1.6mm

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 167,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth on 1.6mm

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 163,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 153,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 148,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 141,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 136,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 70,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,265 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 JHK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU52 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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