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NL02 WKR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

198,779 mi
Last recorded198,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 198,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 194,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 194,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Dip-stick tube snapped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Main and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Misting of oil on engine.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 174,165 miles

Dipstick tube snapped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriated.

Misting of oil on engine and gearbox.

Plastic coating on all brake pipes deteriated.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 174,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Dipstick tube snapped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriated.

Misting of oil on engine and gearbox.

Plastic coating on all brake pipes deteriated.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 151,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi deteriated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2013 151,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi deteriated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2012 142,175 miles

both rear shocker covers detached shockers still working at test

front suspension has lift with the weight off on top mtgs but ok on turning plates

Fail 11 May 2012 142,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker covers detached shockers still working at test

front suspension has lift with the weight off on top mtgs but ok on turning plates

Pass 5 May 2011 119,157 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 119,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Age cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 11 May 2010 99,735 miles

hand brake lever stiff to operate

Fail 10 May 2010 99,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake lever stiff to operate

Pass 11 May 2009 80,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever stiff

n/s/f headlamp mounting brackets snapped

Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 40,887 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO OPERATE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,887 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO OPERATE

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WKR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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