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NJ51 BAU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,352 mi
Last recorded106,352 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s rear coil spring fracture at lower end

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,341 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,273 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,273 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,485 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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NJ51 BAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol 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 NJ51 BAU, 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 NJ51 BAU registered?

NJ51 BAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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