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EO02 DZG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,373 mi
Last recorded181,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 181,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 173,946 miles

Age cracking on rear tyres

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 173,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Age cracking on rear tyres

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very heavily worn and very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 165,295 miles

all brake hoses pershied

nearside front trye low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 165,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake hoses pershied

nearside front trye low

Fail 9 Jun 2014 161,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear number plate lights dull

offside front step tread tyres wearing hard on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 161,087 miles

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

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

both rear number plate lights dull

offside front step tread tyres wearing hard on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,389 miles

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

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

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

nearside front position lamp dull

number plate lights dull

offside front step tread tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2013 155,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front position lamp dull

number plate lights dull

offside front step tread tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 148,253 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre exhaust bracket detatched

nearside rear number plate light dull

Fail 11 Jun 2012 148,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre exhaust bracket detatched

nearside rear number plate light dull

Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 137,437 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged but not effecting view

rear number plate deteriorated but readable

rear service brakes imbalance

Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged but not effecting view

rear number plate deteriorated but readable

rear service brakes imbalance

Pass 6 Apr 2009 133,062 miles

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 6 Apr 2009 133,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 128,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 123,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 123,093 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,453 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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EO02 DZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EO02 DZG, 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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EO02 DZG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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