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NV02 UWL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,580 mi
Last recorded159,580 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 159,580 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 28 Apr 2014 159,570 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 157,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 155,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 155,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 153,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 153,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 148,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 148,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 136,353 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 122,611 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 122,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 120,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 120,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 240,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 240,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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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NV02 UWL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UWL, 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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NV02 UWL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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