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Y8 DNE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,091 mi
Last recorded160,091 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 160,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

modified suspension

sills damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2024 158,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 144,459 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 132,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 132,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 125,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,681 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,645 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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Y8 DNE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y8 DNE, 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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Y8 DNE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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