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PN02 NKL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 NKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 137,498 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam corroded - ( slight ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - ( rear silencer corroded ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure - ( slight ) ()

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack - inner tie rod have play - ( slight ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame all corroded - ( under sealed ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,634 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 130,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 114,116 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

boot floor corroded not prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,927 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 Mar 2017 104,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,972 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring broke on its end still mounted ok

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,429 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f mirror glass broke

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,670 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 34,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,237 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 28,237 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,368 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 NKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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