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LT02 NKS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 NKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 161,434 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 161,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 157,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 152,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 152,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,166 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 146,944 miles

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

Nearside Front SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front SILL DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 143,551 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 143,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,644 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front sills damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 139,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 134,355 miles

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism poor

Fail 18 Jan 2012 134,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 123,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 108,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 72,772 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 NKS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LT02 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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