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EK51 EHU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,645 mi
Last recorded169,645 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 169,645 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH HAVE PLAY,COIL OVERS FITTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING JAGGED EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING JAGGED EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor,rubber grommit area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear missing mirror glass (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible BOTH HAVE OTHER THAN SOLID LETTERS (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper operation .not functioning as intended (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE INOPERATIVE

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rubber bushs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE CORRODING .FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING INNER SILL AREAS DAMAGED

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HAS COIL OVER SUSPENSION FITTED

Pass 16 Mar 2021 166,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 163,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,962 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 92,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,583 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 74,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,688 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,696 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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EK51 EHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK51 EHU, 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 EK51 EHU registered?

EK51 EHU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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