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DX51 FPC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,423 mi
Last recorded187,423 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 187,423 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 184,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 175,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 161,238 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 161,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 124,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,994 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,547 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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DX51 FPC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX51 FPC, 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 DX51 FPC registered?

DX51 FPC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is DX51 FPC safe to buy?

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