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CE52 NLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,103 mi
Last recorded229,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 229,103 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 223,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 218,714 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 218,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 213,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 213,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 206,606 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 197,512 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake wear,air bag and glow plug warning lamps staying on

steering rack n/s ball end some endfloat

Pass 2 Oct 2007 197,512 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake wear,air bag and glow plug warning lamps staying on

steering rack n/s ball end some endfloat

Pass 29 Sep 2006 163,342 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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CE52 NLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CE52 NLJ, 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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CE52 NLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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