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NL52 UHK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,158 mi
Last recorded181,158 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 181,158 miles

1.5 L c3 5/30.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges.

Handbrake travel.

Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in N/S/F top strutt mount.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 181,158 miles

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

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

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

1.5 L c3 5/30.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges.

Handbrake travel.

Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in N/S/F top strutt mount.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 168,850 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 155,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 140,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 121,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 109,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 94,122 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 82,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,610 miles

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,887 miles

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

exhaust center section mounting come away

Pass 30 Nov 2005 56,450 miles

EXHAUST CENTER BRACKET WELD BROKEN AWAY STILL SUPORTING EXHAUST FOR MOT

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 UHK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 NL52 UHK, 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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NL52 UHK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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