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NK51 XTU

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,366 mi
Last recorded273,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 XTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 273,366 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 273,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 259,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 259,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 243,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 235,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 233,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 225,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 201,452 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 189,064 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 189,063 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 185,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 186,546 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,915 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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NK51 XTU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK51 XTU, 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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NK51 XTU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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