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BP51 DXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,106 mi
Last recorded158,106 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 DXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,106 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 158,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 151,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 136,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 126,074 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 108,370 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust hanger detatched

rear n/s and o/s brake discs corroded/discoloured (recommend brake check)

Fail 22 May 2012 108,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

middle exhaust hanger detatched

rear n/s and o/s brake discs corroded/discoloured (recommend brake check)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,962 miles

corrosion of front pipe/cat pin hole

diffent speed ratting fitted to car

n/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge of tread

o/s/f door mirror taped up

o/s/f tyre wearing down on edges of tread

stone chips front windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion of front pipe/cat pin hole

diffent speed ratting fitted to car

n/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge of tread

o/s/f door mirror taped up

o/s/f tyre wearing down on edges of tread

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,037 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on inner edges of tread (nearly bald on inner edges)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,325 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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BP51 DXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP51 DXD, 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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BP51 DXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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