CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV02 OFZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 OFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 196-65-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket snapped

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15v (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,590 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 134,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket snapped

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2020 134,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield loose

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,568 miles

exhaust centre bracket detached from exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre bracket detached from exhaust

Pass 16 May 2018 123,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2018 123,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,795 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,098 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,080 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,535 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV02 OFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NV02 OFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV02 OFZ?

You can check the full history of NV02 OFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV02 OFZ registered?

NV02 OFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is NV02 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 OFZ shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV02 OFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV02 OFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.