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NU52 SXP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,338 mi
Last recorded181,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 181,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 171,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 171,105 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 162,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 152,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 142,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 133,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,967 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 123,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 115,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 108,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 100,827 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 92,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 81,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,976 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 SXP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 NU52 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU52 SXP registered?

NU52 SXP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is NU52 SXP safe to buy?

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