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LG51 BWM

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 175,010 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached to wish bone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 163,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 163,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 159,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 159,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 155,958 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 155,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 153,965 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 153,964 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 148,431 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 148,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 133,802 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,559 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 104,351 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 92,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,094 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 81,891 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 81,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,200 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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LG51 BWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LG51 BWM, 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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LG51 BWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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