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NX51 SZV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,880 mi
Last recorded143,880 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 SZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 143,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 135,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT AXLE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LOOSING GREASE FROM CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 123,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected SERIOUS BRAKE LEAK (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT AXLE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LOOSING GREASE FROM CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,803 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 76,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,375 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroding

offside front side wall cut

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,097 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 52,097 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,793 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 45,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,548 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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NX51 SZV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NX51 SZV, 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 NX51 SZV registered?

NX51 SZV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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