MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to oil leak and exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-15h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-65-15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection
off side steering rack boot twisted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear seats folded away
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake sticking
loud noise on engine
oil leak
rear seats folded away
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15h worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15h cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front bodysills are covered with filler not allowing full inspection
Fuel tank insecure off side support strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15h worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15h cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front bodysills are covered with filler not allowing full inspection
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust and timing belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat,centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15h split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front sill corroded
off side steering rack boot split
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
unable to fully assess both rear springs due to spring assisters fitted
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front body sills corroded
exhaust catalytic converter cracked
nearside rear tyre lumpy around tread
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust cracked around rear of cat
off side front indicator lens missing
off side front outer cv boot deteriorated
spring assistors fitted to both rear coil springs
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spring assistors fitted to both rear coil springs
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf+nsr+osf tyres starting to crack inbetween tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf+nsr+osf tyres starting to crack inbetween tread
nearside rear tyre crackig between tread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
nearside rear tyre crackig between tread
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NU02 VJJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2002.
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