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NL52 SVT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,352 mi
Last recorded230,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 SVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 230,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 215,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 181,830 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,494 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 146,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 110,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside sill slight damage

Pass 27 May 2011 92,794 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 92,767 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door latch requires attention

Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,325 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 65,325 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,816 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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NL52 SVT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL52 SVT, 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 NL52 SVT registered?

NL52 SVT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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