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NH52 GVL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,284 mi
Last recorded196,284 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 GVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 196,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 189,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 183,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 181,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 174,096 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 174,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 165,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 156,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,144 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 147,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 125,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 125,383 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,502 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,245 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,817 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroded

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,343 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and appear to have got very hot at some time

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,134 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 43,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND PITTED ON INNER SURFACES

NEAR SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,131 miles

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

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

slight uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NH52 GVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH52 GVL, 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 NH52 GVL registered?

NH52 GVL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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