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NL52 UFS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,438 mi
Last recorded229,438 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 229,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 172,979 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 172,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f cv boot has a small hole in it

Pass 12 Nov 2008 172,473 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 172,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 126,042 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 126,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 89,583 miles

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

engine fumes but no visable leaks advise steam clean

engine intake noisy advise inspection

near side door mirror glass insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2005 63,571 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 UFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL52 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

NL52 UFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is NL52 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 UFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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