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FH51 CXT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,149 mi
Last recorded130,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 CXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS UNDER 3MM IN PLACES AND WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,049 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,429 miles

Coolant leak Oil Cooler ()

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Above turbo charger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 118,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Oil Cooler ()

Coolant leak Timing belt side of engine ()

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Above turbo charger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Adv offside rear inner door card missing............

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes feeding flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount still adequately supports exhaust but has 50% failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges, wearing outer edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,526 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush splitting /slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,986 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,149 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fited

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fited

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,287 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,429 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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FH51 CXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FH51 CXT, 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 FH51 CXT registered?

FH51 CXT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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