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BT51 HTJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,006 mi
Last recorded194,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 HTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 194,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 183,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 161,504 miles

O/S/F wiper slightly smears

Fail 9 Apr 2014 153,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 140,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Apr 2012 129,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes just met imbalence requirements. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

NSF Non mandatory mirror slightly damaged not seriously reducing the view to the rear.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,595 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 112,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,465 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf brake binding slightly and disc rusty on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2008 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,036 miles

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 25 Jan 2007 82,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,517 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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BT51 HTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 BT51 HTJ, 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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BT51 HTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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