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ST52 NFU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,959 mi
Last recorded187,959 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 187,959 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,170 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 170,164 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 159,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 149,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 131,283 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 131,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 117,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 81,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 81,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall no cord shown

Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,824 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall no cord shown

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 54,587 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,622 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ST52 NFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ST52 NFU, 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 ST52 NFU registered?

ST52 NFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is ST52 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 NFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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