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CNZ 9974

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

228,652 mi
Last recorded228,652 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 9974
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 228,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 228,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reduced effort from offside parking brake

Pass 22 Sep 2021 222,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 218,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 218,019 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 208,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 206,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 193,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 193,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 179,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 179,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 163,217 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre wearing inner + outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2015 163,207 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre wearing inner + outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 147,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 147,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 132,944 miles

offside and nearside front tyre edges starting to wear

Fail 3 Jun 2013 132,944 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre edges starting to wear

Fail 30 May 2012 119,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 119,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 104,637 miles

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

slight damage to n/s outer sill and n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 18 May 2011 104,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight damage to n/s outer sill and n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2010 88,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 62,788 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 53,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 43,471 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CNZ 9974 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CNZ 9974, 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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CNZ 9974 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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