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NL02 VWO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,481 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 106,481 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached damaged and sharp edges (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,697 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 97,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,282 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,160 miles

front brake pads worn 80%

nail in n/s/r tyre and starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,806 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 VWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL02 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

NL02 VWO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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