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DU52 JJZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,029 mi
Last recorded179,029 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 JJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 179,029 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 179,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (CAT) (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2014 161,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 161,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 160,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 142,367 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 118,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,390 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 32,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU52 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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