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NL52 UCZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

311,006 mi
Last recorded311,006 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 311,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 302,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 289,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 284,640 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 284,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2009 275,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 262,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 254,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 241,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 222,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 184,133 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 UCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NL52 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

NL52 UCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is NL52 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 UCZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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