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NU02 NWA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 NWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 109,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 109,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system The wheel cylinder is leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake performance not tested

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,802 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,604 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 102,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The track rods ends dust cover detereorated both sides front. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,885 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,254 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

nearside tyre has split in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust hanger broken

nearside tyre has split in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,510 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 82,510 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 77,864 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,292 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,292 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,383 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,986 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

slight deterioration of front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,986 miles

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

slight deterioration of front number plate

Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,316 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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NU02 NWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NU02 NWA, 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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NU02 NWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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