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NL02 VXN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,737 mi
Last recorded167,737 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 167,737 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs and pads worn / corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 167,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs and pads worn / corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 160,232 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre iswearing on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread pattern

Fail 19 Oct 2016 160,222 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre iswearing on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2015 152,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 152,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,715 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 142,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 137,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 136,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,742 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 67,142 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 54,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,276 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 VXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

NL02 VXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for NL02 VXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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