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LT02 NJU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,112 mi
Last recorded241,112 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 NJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 241,112 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to recoil (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

na wishbone rear bush lifting

os number plate lamp out

play in the ns rackend

Pass 14 Jan 2020 231,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 218,865 miles

anti-roll bar bushes are worn

brake discs are rusty and pitted

front dampers are weeping

front wishbone bushes are worn

Pass 12 Jan 2018 205,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks weak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner wishbone bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 193,701 miles

ns rack boot

nsf wishbone rear bush is soft

nsr brake is binding slightly

slight play in the os ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2016 182,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 173,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 161,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 148,901 miles

Airbag light remains on dash

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 148,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Airbag light remains on dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 138,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2012 138,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2011 131,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 131,601 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 125,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 125,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 120,349 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2008 114,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2007 110,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 106,016 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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LT02 NJU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT02 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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LT02 NJU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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