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DY02 EFR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2017

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

Front coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Feul tank strapper slightly corroded

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 175,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 167,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens is damaged but operation of lamp is not effected and no sharp edges are present.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 162,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 162,928 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 158,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 158,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 153,541 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 149,028 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 149,028 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 144,193 miles

front discs showing signs of corrosion

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 136,569 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 120,903 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 120,903 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 77,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,323 miles

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 EFR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY02 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

DY02 EFR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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