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PN02 MKP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

362,399 mi
Last recorded362,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 362,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 362,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 345,744 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 345,744 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 322,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 302,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 282,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 282,542 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre low in pressure

Pass 13 Feb 2020 274,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 262,543 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 262,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 249,538 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 236,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 236,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 220,523 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 220,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 201,420 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 181,598 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 160,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 141,343 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 141,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,328 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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PN02 MKP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKP, 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 MKP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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