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NL02 PXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,939 mi
Last recorded188,939 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 PXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 188,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 188,933 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 188,932 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 177,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 169,036 miles

nsr tyre worn at both edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 169,035 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsf steering rack boot twisted

nsr tyre worn at both edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 156,349 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 156,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 145,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 145,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf steering tie rod end worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 125,411 miles

ns steering tie rod end slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2008 117,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 113,477 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,673 miles

slight play near side steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2005 83,544 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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NL02 PXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 PXW, 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 NL02 PXW registered?

NL02 PXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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