2002 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · DG52 NKA
2002 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 159,762 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG52 NKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 159,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG52 NKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Octavia (DG52 NKA) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DG52 NKA Mileage History
- 25/09/2024154,866 mi
- 25/09/2024154,866 mi
- 15/09/2025156,738 mi+1,872 mi
- 17/09/2025156,756 mi+18 mi
- 03/10/2026159,762 mi+3,006 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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