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RA51 NTJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

195,369 mi
Last recorded195,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 195,369 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 195,369 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 187,408 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 179,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 179,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 170,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn w/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lift in both front top suspension mounts

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 1 Feb 2023 170,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (205/50R17 89V Conti) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn w/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lift in both front top suspension mounts

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Feb 2022 161,320 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 155,734 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,685 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 125,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,912 miles

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

both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,426 miles

EML light on dash

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 99,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,752 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,193 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,032 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,741 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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RA51 NTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 RA51 NTJ, 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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RA51 NTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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