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EK51 EJA

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,531 mi
Last recorded149,531 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 149,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 149,299 miles

both front cv boots poor condition

n/s front inner rack joint slight play

oil leak

rear coil springs slight corrorded

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 12 Jun 2013 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 140,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 135,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 127,868 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 127,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 120,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 110,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,715 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 92,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 73,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 73,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 EJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK51 EJA, 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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EK51 EJA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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