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NL52 UFY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,565 mi
Last recorded227,565 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 227,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 227,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 210,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 183,733 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 183,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 23 Jun 2008 141,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 112,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 165,582 miles

alternator belt split

Fail 2 Jun 2007 165,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

alternator belt split

Pass 9 May 2006 132,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 134,526 miles

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

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 UFY 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 63.6%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

NL52 UFY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is NL52 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 UFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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