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NL52 ZYZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,208 mi
Last recorded163,208 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 ZYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,208 miles

Front headlamp levelling adjuster only working intermittently

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (minor) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat base missing, belts not inspected as in use to secure luggage ()

Rear rear axle corroded but not to excess

boot full restricting view/inspection of boot floor

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 161,250 miles

Nearside Rear flexi ferrels corroded

Offside Rear flexi ferrels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 161,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexi ferrels corroded

Offside Rear flexi ferrels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 157,940 miles

unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to luggage

Fail 4 Sep 2017 157,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to luggage

Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,202 miles

door warning light on

slight deterioation of front cradle bushes/rear

Fail 23 Aug 2016 154,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working cover / bulb missing (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

door warning light on

slight deterioation of front cradle bushes/rear

Pass 4 Sep 2015 151,821 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to luggage in rear seats

Pass 12 Aug 2014 147,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 144,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 141,061 miles

front brake balence just intolarance

Pass 2 Sep 2011 136,621 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 136,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 131,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 131,883 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 126,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 126,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 119,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 113,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,505 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 ZYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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