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AV02 NKG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,701 mi
Last recorded166,701 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 166,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear body axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 161,406 miles

Front both front top mounts slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2017 161,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front top mounts slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 147,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 137,547 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear of c at pipe corroded and blowing

rear tyres wearing down

Fail 2 Mar 2012 124,613 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear of c at pipe corroded and blowing

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 16 May 2011 115,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 103,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 89,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 76,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 76,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,593 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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AV02 NKG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 NKG, 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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AV02 NKG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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