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EX51 XRU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,087 mi
Last recorded127,087 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,087 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust cat corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust cat corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,525 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,657 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,814 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,081 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,015 miles

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

oil level below minimum

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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EX51 XRU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX51 XRU, 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 EX51 XRU registered?

EX51 XRU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is EX51 XRU safe to buy?

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