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LT02 NJV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,454 mi
Last recorded158,454 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 NJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 148,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,482 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 139,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,461 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 112,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,823 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,823 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,634 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 82,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 66,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,491 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 NJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJV, 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 LT02 NJV registered?

LT02 NJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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