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EO02 DZE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

136,344 mi
Last recorded136,344 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 DZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,192 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 134,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 134,026 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,629 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EO02 DZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EO02 DZE, 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

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What year was EO02 DZE registered?

EO02 DZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is EO02 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 DZE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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