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WU52 NJY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

242,862 mi
Last recorded242,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 242,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked not likely to be misread

offside front indicator lens smashed

Fail 8 Jan 2018 242,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked not likely to be misread

offside front indicator lens smashed

Pass 17 Jan 2017 236,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 236,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 230,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both steering inner rack ends

Fail 12 Jan 2016 230,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both steering inner rack ends

Pass 19 Jan 2015 223,345 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 223,818 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 218,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 6 Jan 2014 218,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 19 Jan 2013 209,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 209,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 191,672 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

headlamps poor beam pattern

Fail 3 Dec 2011 191,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel tank straps rusty

headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2010 161,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 141,453 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 141,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

some free play in steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2008 128,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in stering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2008 128,928 miles

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

slight play in stering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2007 110,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 88,193 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 88,193 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WU52 NJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WU52 NJY, 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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WU52 NJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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