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DY02 BWD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,336 mi
Last recorded147,336 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 BWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 147,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 144,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 140,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 140,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 136,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 132,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 126,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 120,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 114,703 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 108,116 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 108,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 100,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 93,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 85,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 76,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,054 miles

Nearside 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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DY02 BWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DY02 BWD, 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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What year was DY02 BWD registered?

DY02 BWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for DY02 BWD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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