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CE52 NKJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

408,754 mi
Last recorded408,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 NKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 408,754 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 379,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 349,029 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 348,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 313,349 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 313,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 279,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 279,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 243,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 219,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 190,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 153,764 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

handbrake effort only just passed required limit

Fail 28 Jun 2007 153,725 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

excessive travel at handbrake lever

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 6 Feb 2007 153,473 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 153,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 141,940 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 141,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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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CE52 NKJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE52 NKJ, 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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What year was CE52 NKJ registered?

CE52 NKJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is CE52 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 NKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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