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NU52 LXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,633 mi
Last recorded183,633 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 LXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 183,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 183,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2015 178,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer body sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 178,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer body sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 171,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Rear offside brake disc corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 167,179 miles

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

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

Rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Rear offside brake disc corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 167,179 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust rear connector corroded.

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

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

Rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Rear offside brake disc corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 162,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 162,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 142,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 110,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,366 miles

Centre exhaust bracket heavily rusted.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,257 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,784 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 LXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU52 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

NU52 LXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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