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AO51 HGN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

197,073 mi
Last recorded197,073 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 197,073 miles

brake warning light on pads ok

Pass 1 Dec 2011 182,366 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 182,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 157,142 miles

Brake pedal feels little spongy

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 157,142 miles

Brake pedal feels little spongy

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 132,617 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 109,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,798 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 82,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,142 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 56,059 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,128 miles

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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AO51 HGN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO51 HGN, 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 AO51 HGN registered?

AO51 HGN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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