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BP51 LPX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 LPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 128,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension arm bushes bond failing

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating and splitting

slight leak rear exhaust joint

Pass 26 Feb 2013 123,960 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Handbrake effort very low -- O/S/R Handbrake effort low

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,779 miles

handbrake operation stiff.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 113,388 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 26 Feb 2011 113,388 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 108,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 108,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,966 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 92,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,958 miles

n/s/r tyre small cut on inner side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,682 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 LPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BP51 LPX, 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 BP51 LPX registered?

BP51 LPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is BP51 LPX safe to buy?

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