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CX51 LFN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,775 mi
Last recorded176,775 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 LFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 176,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 176,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,864 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,690 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 97,690 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,788 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CX51 LFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CX51 LFN, 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 CX51 LFN registered?

CX51 LFN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is CX51 LFN safe to buy?

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