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DX51 KLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,734 mi
Last recorded176,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 176,734 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 176,134 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 169,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 162,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 162,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 159,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel dented on inside

Fail 8 Jan 2019 150,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel dented on inside

serp belt split

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit date 3911 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner sills dented

both rear tyres 7 years old

Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit date 3911 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner sills dented

both rear tyres 7 years old

Pass 6 Jan 2017 134,853 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,691 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DX51 KLZ, 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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DX51 KLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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