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PN02 HBO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

395,900 mi
Last recorded395,900 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 HBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 395,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 395,893 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 395,371 miles

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

injector chuffing

Pass 30 Apr 2020 394,898 miles

injector(s) chuffing

Fail 30 Apr 2020 394,898 miles

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

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

injector(s) chuffing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 394,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

injector(s) chuffing

Pass 2 May 2018 393,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres deteriorating

injector seal(s) chuffing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 393,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres deteriorating

injector seal(s) chuffing

Pass 3 May 2017 393,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 392,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 391,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 389,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 389,407 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 386,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2013 386,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 383,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 379,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 379,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 376,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 371,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 371,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 364,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 358,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 358,069 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PN02 HBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN02 HBO, 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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PN02 HBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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