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HX51 FHY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 148,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside front indicator outer lense missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 148,801 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 141,009 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 141,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,329 miles

Centre brake light has one bulb not working

Heatshield for catalyst insecure

N/S inner cv gaiter clip missing leaking grease

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 133,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre brake light has one bulb not working

Heatshield for catalyst insecure

N/S inner cv gaiter clip missing leaking grease

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 124,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner drive shaft gator insecure

offside front tyre wearing on wear on inner edge of tread noted

slight deterioration to rear number plate noted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 116,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,226 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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HX51 FHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX51 FHY, 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 HX51 FHY registered?

HX51 FHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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