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BV51 AYH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,222 mi
Last recorded149,222 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,222 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 140,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 125,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 106,354 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Jan 2008 106,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside font brake judders

Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,339 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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BV51 AYH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV51 AYH, 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 BV51 AYH registered?

BV51 AYH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is BV51 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 AYH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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