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DE02 NLC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,378 mi
Last recorded90,378 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,735 miles

E.M.Light in

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,950 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,438 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 NLC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE02 NLC, 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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What year was DE02 NLC registered?

DE02 NLC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is DE02 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 NLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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