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EO02 DZJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 DZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,092 miles

Front Both wipers smeary.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract. Stalk catch stiff/sticking.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust silencer baffles broken up inside box.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,092 miles

Front Both wipers smeary.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract. Stalk catch stiff/sticking.

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure All bolts loose. (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust silencer baffles broken up inside box.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of maintenance. (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 67,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,243 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

offside front tyre bald inner and outer areas of tread

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,464 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

CLUTCH SLIPPING

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 14,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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