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NL52 ZZU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,457 mi
Last recorded142,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 142,457 miles

battery clamp missing.

bolt sheared in lower gearbox steady bar bracket.

front brake discs worn.pads approx 30% worn.

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded.

rear axle bushes worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,494 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes at hoses corroding under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill lip damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,494 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes at hoses corroding under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill lip damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 135,742 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2009 135,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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 ZZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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