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AE51 OCS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,662 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 101,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,859 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,859 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight binding o/s brake r.p m irratic check for air leak on induction dent in o/s front arch

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 16,042 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,047 miles

Can not check nearside rear seat due to BABY SEAT fitted

Can not check offside rear seat belt due to BABY SEAT fitted

Centre exhaust bracket snapped at one side. Other side is ok. Exaust system is secure

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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AE51 OCS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AE51 OCS, 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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AE51 OCS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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