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DY52 BRF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 BRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 146,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear caliper stiff but still operational

Fail 25 Oct 2016 146,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear caliper stiff but still operational

Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,723 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tie rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,649 miles

n/s front indicator lens missing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,643 miles

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,979 miles

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,979 miles

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

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,892 miles

EML on.

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust mount DET.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,099 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES CRACKING

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW (2MM)

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,212 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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DY52 BRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY52 BRF, 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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DY52 BRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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