CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY02 BWC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,227 mi
Last recorded208,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 BWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 208,227 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 208,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 201,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slighly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 201,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slighly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 195,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 190,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 186,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake caliper showing moisture

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 27 Jul 2019 177,262 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reduced damping from front shock absorbers

Pass 2 Aug 2018 164,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 164,981 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,213 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside front inner sill holed and corroded

Offside front side light dim

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 148,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside front inner sill holed and corroded

Offside front side light dim

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 136,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

Fail 19 Apr 2016 136,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,369 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,664 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,894 miles

condition of front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2011 89,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,939 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,394 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 44,818 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY02 BWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY02 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY02 BWC?

You can check the full history of DY02 BWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY02 BWC registered?

DY02 BWC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is DY02 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 BWC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY02 BWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY02 BWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.