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NU52 SYR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 157,758 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 157,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,793 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 150,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 142,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 133,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 121,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 121,563 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,993 miles

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

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

Rear shocker covers broken

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,996 miles

ALL 4 TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,964 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 SYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

NU52 SYR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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