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BL52 NLD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,897 mi
Last recorded184,897 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 184,897 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 184,897 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 172,801 miles

front reg plate damaged

rear discs corroded

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 11 Jul 2014 165,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 158,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 158,627 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers appear to be inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2011 140,585 miles

os mirror cracked

os steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 140,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

os mirror cracked

os steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 122,466 miles

offside mirror cracked but not excessive

Fail 1 Dec 2009 122,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside mirror cracked but not excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2008 100,036 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge below 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2008 100,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre inner edge below 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,154 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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BL52 NLD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL52 NLD, 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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BL52 NLD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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