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LG51 BWA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 136,704 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre cracking worn close to the limit

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front lower arm rear bush is split / movement

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 136,667 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre cracking worn close to the limit

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front lower arm rear bush is split / movement

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 123,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 160,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 145,874 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 145,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 134,092 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 191,567 miles

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

offside rear tyre in wrong direction

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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LG51 BWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG51 BWA, 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 LG51 BWA registered?

LG51 BWA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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