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SK02 NFL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,207 mi
Last recorded185,207 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 NFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 185,207 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2019 179,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 173,512 miles

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 28 Feb 2018 173,512 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 173,498 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tailpipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 168,369 miles

boot faulty

Pass 11 Dec 2015 154,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn 3mm

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,174 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 128,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,307 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 82,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all brake disc's show sign's of wear

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 50,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,459 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 NFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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