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CW51 RHU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 RHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,064 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,064 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 88,323 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 88,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 42,039 miles

Front brake discs badly scored/corroded on inner faces.

Fail 28 Dec 2013 42,039 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs badly scored/corroded on inner faces.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,773 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on.

both rear brakes binding slightly.

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,101 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,011 miles

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

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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CW51 RHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CW51 RHU, 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 CW51 RHU registered?

CW51 RHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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