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NU52 GUF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,444 mi
Last recorded167,444 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 GUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 167,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 155,704 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 155,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 142,292 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

both front tyres worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2010 142,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

both front tyres worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,834 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 119,834 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 107,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,050 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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NU52 GUF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 NU52 GUF, 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 NU52 GUF registered?

NU52 GUF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 GUF 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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