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LN51 HPX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,961 mi
Last recorded70,961 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 HPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,353 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 69,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,104 miles

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

Oil leak ()

ns front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,972 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,467 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,150 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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LN51 HPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN51 HPX, 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 LN51 HPX registered?

LN51 HPX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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