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D51 PAM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 PAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 163,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear shocked dust covers adrift

damage to n/s doors / wheel arch noted

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2014 163,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shocked dust covers adrift

damage to n/s doors / wheel arch noted

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 163,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s doors and outer sill noted

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2013 163,768 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2011 161,035 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NOTE.. REAR N/SIDE TYRE STARTING TO FEATHER ON EDGES..

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

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

REAR WIPER CHANGED DUE TO BEING WORN..

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

note.. minor crack on n/s/f door mirror

Pass 13 Dec 2011 161,035 miles

NOTE.. REAR N/SIDE TYRE STARTING TO FEATHER ON EDGES..

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

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

REAR WIPER CHANGED DUE TO BEING WORN..

note.. minor crack on n/s/f door mirror

Pass 2 Dec 2010 152,879 miles

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

NOTE...DAMAGE TO N/SIDE OF VEHICLE DONE BEFOUR START OF TEST...

Fail 2 Dec 2010 152,879 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NOTE...DAMAGE TO N/SIDE OF VEHICLE DONE BEFOUR START OF TEST...

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 143,748 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2010 143,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2008 120,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 100,813 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 88,743 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,254 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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D51 PAM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D51 PAM, 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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D51 PAM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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