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SP51 NMM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,127 mi
Last recorded138,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 138,127 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 138,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 77,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 70,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,314 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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SP51 NMM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP51 NMM, 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 SP51 NMM registered?

SP51 NMM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is SP51 NMM safe to buy?

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