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FA02 NLU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,809 mi
Last recorded149,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 149,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 142,891 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 142,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 132,562 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front tyres on 2mm

rear shocker guards insecure

Fail 22 May 2015 132,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front tyres on 2mm

rear shocker guards insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 121,630 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded

rear seat belts slow retracting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 121,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded

rear seat belts slow retracting

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 110,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 96,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 84,947 miles

brake discs corroded. engine under trey fitted. o s front wish bone rear bush worn ans split

nail in o s rear tyre. n s rear shock dust cover broken

Fail 17 May 2011 84,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs corroded. engine under trey fitted. o s front wish bone rear bush worn ans split

nail in o s rear tyre. n s rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,015 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight blow from exhaust cat / both front wishbone bushes unbonded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight blow from exhaust cat / both front wishbone bushes unbonded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,256 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,610 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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FA02 NLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA02 NLU, 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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FA02 NLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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