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NV51 VBB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,378 mi
Last recorded197,378 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 VBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 197,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 197,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 193,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 193,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 190,925 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 190,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 187,060 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 187,045 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 180,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 180,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 171,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,530 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 162,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 150,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 140,255 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 140,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 130,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 130,333 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,991 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 120,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 110,893 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 110,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 101,828 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 101,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,124 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,000 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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NV51 VBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV51 VBB, 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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NV51 VBB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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