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PN02 MPE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,875 mi
Last recorded196,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 MPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 196,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 183,309 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 174,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 157,949 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 157,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 143,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 143,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play looks like wrong track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 131,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,660 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 119,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear springs have part of lower coil broken off but still secure

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 85,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 77,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,531 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2007 60,531 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,839 miles

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

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 MPE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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