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N177 VMO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

235,707 mi
Last recorded235,707 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 VMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 235,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 235,690 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake very low effort application severly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 224,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 200,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 200,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 179,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 179,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 167,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to o/s/f bumper

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 6 Oct 2014 167,354 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to o/s/f bumper

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2013 153,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 153,947 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge 1.6mm.centre tread 3mm.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 139,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 123,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,546 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,959 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,121 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N177 VMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N177 VMO, 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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N177 VMO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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