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LG51 KVY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,288 mi
Last recorded145,288 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,305 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 111,305 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 107,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,406 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 86,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 80,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2006 71,115 miles

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

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

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

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 KVY 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 70.6%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

LG51 KVY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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