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DE02 NJU

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,174 mi
Last recorded160,174 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 160,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 154,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 147,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 138,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,764 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 133,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,034 miles

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

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

central locking faulty

drivers door key barrel falls out !!!!!

engine noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,357 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 118,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,583 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 89,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,274 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 80,238 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,574 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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DE02 NJU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE02 NJU, 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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DE02 NJU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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