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ST02 NBA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,775 mi
Last recorded117,775 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 NBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 117,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,442 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged/bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged/bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 116,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills damaged /bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,773 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner sills/floor been repaired but not the best (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner and outer sill corroded/split a part (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner and outer sill corroded /split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main brake pipes before and after flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire rear fuel filter is insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,568 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,568 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,590 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,221 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 48,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,209 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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ST02 NBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 ST02 NBA, 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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ST02 NBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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