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NL02 PXT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,502 mi
Last recorded174,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 PXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 174,502 miles

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

Offside Rear door handle damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both sides sills damaged at front

cam belt due replacement?

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 3 Mar 2017 174,468 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear door handle damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both sides sills damaged at front

cam belt due replacement?

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,200 miles

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

review both side rear coil springs for corrosion.

review exhaust joints and brackets for corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2016 171,200 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

review both side rear coil springs for corrosion.

review exhaust joints and brackets for corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 167,636 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 167,475 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2014 163,209 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 18 Feb 2013 159,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 156,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 152,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 147,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 141,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 141,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 135,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 128,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 121,261 miles

front bottom suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

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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NL02 PXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL02 PXT, 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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NL02 PXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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