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MK02 DPF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,687 mi
Last recorded174,687 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 174,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 172,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 172,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 167,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 156,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 149,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 142,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 136,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 131,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 131,455 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 125,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,445 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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MK02 DPF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK02 DPF, 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 MK02 DPF registered?

MK02 DPF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for MK02 DPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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