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RA51 NUB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

214,016 mi
Last recorded214,016 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 214,016 miles

rear springs are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside front top mount as slight movement

offside front tyre is wearing on edges and cracking in tread

offside rear outer sill is damaged

rear axle is corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 214,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside front top mount as slight movement

offside front tyre is wearing on edges and cracking in tread

offside rear outer sill is damaged

rear axle is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 208,167 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 208,165 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 201,082 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Aug 2017 201,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 189,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear springs corroded

engine covers fitted

gearbox has a oil leak

offside rear tyre has a nail in and perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 189,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear springs corroded

engine covers fitted

gearbox has a oil leak

offside rear tyre has a nail in and perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 170,931 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 170,930 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 163,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2014 163,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2013 155,870 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 155,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seat belts not fully tested - seats folded and loaded

under engine cover

Pass 15 Aug 2012 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seat belts not fully tested - seats folded and loaded

under engine cover

Pass 3 Aug 2011 136,635 miles

o/s/r tyre has a flat area in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,069 miles

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

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 NUB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA51 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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