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SC02 NZO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

224,410 mi
Last recorded224,410 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 NZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 224,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 224,402 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 218,628 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 218,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 208,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 208,858 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 201,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 8 Dec 2017 201,123 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 16 Dec 2016 193,640 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 193,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 184,064 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

all metal brake n fuel pipes rusty

front cross member very rusty

grease around all cv gaiters

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

suspension rusty

turbo pipe leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2015 184,064 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

grease around all cv gaiters

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

suspension rusty

turbo pipe leaks

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

all metal brake n fuel pipes rusty

front cross member very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 175,538 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn and structures starting to crack and break down.

corrosion located on all suspension and brake components inc brake pipes.

corrosion located on fuel cell support straps.

front number platew cracking.

grease located around o/s/f outter c/v gaiter but no splits located.

slight play located within both front suspension upper strut mounts.

slight play located within both steering system rack arms.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 175,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres unevenly worn and structures starting to crack and break down.

corrosion located on all suspension and brake components inc brake pipes.

corrosion located on fuel cell support straps.

front number platew cracking.

grease located around o/s/f outter c/v gaiter but no splits located.

slight play located within both front suspension upper strut mounts.

slight play located within both steering system rack arms.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 164,347 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 164,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 155,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 155,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 140,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 140,877 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 108,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 90,295 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SC02 NZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SC02 NZO, 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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SC02 NZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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