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NU52 SXN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,378 mi
Last recorded250,378 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 250,378 miles

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

cambelt?

Fail 11 Dec 2010 250,378 miles

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

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

cambelt?

Pass 3 Dec 2009 232,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

high level stop lamp not connected

Pass 20 Nov 2008 202,965 miles

Air-bag light illuminated.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 202,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Air-bag light illuminated.

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

O/S hand-brake cable outer sleeve deterioated.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 176,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside numberplate lamp lense missing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 154,679 miles

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

damage to n/s and o/s front sill area

front number plate loose on mounting

Pass 20 Dec 2005 123,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 123,028 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low.

pad warning light on

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 SXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

NU52 SXN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 SXN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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