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SK02 NBX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,551 mi
Last recorded141,551 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 NBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 141,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 141,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining sleeve bolt missing (not insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,592 miles

exhaust clamp broken

heat shield loose

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,592 miles

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

exhaust clamp broken

heat shield loose

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust reverberating

Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust reverberating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 120,756 miles

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

both rear tyres perishing

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

rear wiper worn

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Sep 2015 120,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

both rear tyres perishing

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

rear wiper worn

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,403 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are broken

Both rear tyres have cracks and splits in tread

Catalytic converter breaking up and rattling

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers poor and splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2014 117,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are broken

Both rear tyres have cracks and splits in tread

Catalytic converter breaking up and rattling

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers poor and splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 109,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside no.plate lamp screws rounded lens cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2011 101,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside no.plate lamp screws rounded lens cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 87,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,697 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,984 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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SK02 NBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 SK02 NBX, 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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SK02 NBX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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