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FD51 ZGH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,144 mi
Last recorded199,144 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ZGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 199,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake Disc Surface Has Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating

Pass 22 Dec 2014 188,367 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 188,367 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 176,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 176,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 163,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 146,235 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r hand brake cable slightly sticking

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 25 Jan 2012 146,134 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2011 129,480 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 114,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 51,349 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 51,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FD51 ZGH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD51 ZGH, 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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FD51 ZGH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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