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WU52 NLV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,533 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters perishing

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (225/45R17)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Slight uneven wear pattern on nearside rear tyre (205/50R17)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front track rod end gaiters perishing

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (225/45R17)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Slight uneven wear pattern on nearside rear tyre (205/50R17)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,789 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount badly corroded. System still supported.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,789 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount badly corroded. System still supported.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,472 miles

front number plate deteriating

rear number plare deteriating

weep of grease from o/s inner c.v boot

Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

e.m.l on

front number plate deteriating

rear number plare deteriating

weep of grease from o/s inner c.v boot

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU52 NLV, 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 WU52 NLV registered?

WU52 NLV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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