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MK02 DPN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,496 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/S rear handbrake lever not returning fully to its stop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,654 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,114 miles

Both front tyres on legal limits

Nearside Rear Door lock fault intermittently stops working

Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres on legal limits

Nearside Rear Door lock fault intermittently stops working

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,874 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 32,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DPN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DPN, 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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MK02 DPN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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