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NL52 XUC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,438 mi
Last recorded145,438 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 145,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 145,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,963 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,063 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,063 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,717 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,556 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,624 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic covers fitted

slight bind from osr brake

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,467 miles

slight corrosion in front brake discs.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,077 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,132 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 27,449 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,137 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 XUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

NL52 XUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is NL52 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 XUC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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