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OV51 NKH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,772 mi
Last recorded180,772 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 NKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 180,772 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 173,189 miles

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2015 173,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2014 163,586 miles

centre exhaust starting to leak, off side parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 152,045 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 151,914 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 141,634 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

rear brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,896 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 129,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 115,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 102,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,642 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,325 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,689 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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OV51 NKH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV51 NKH, 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 OV51 NKH registered?

OV51 NKH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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