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LN51 JWY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,223 mi
Last recorded166,223 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 JWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 166,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 163,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 163,178 miles

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front floor to sills crushed

tensioner on fan belt broke

Pass 19 Jan 2012 161,414 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 161,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 156,249 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 156,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 154,169 miles

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

handbrake cables deterioating

Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 145,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 145,275 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 134,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 134,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 122,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,572 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake efficieny on 16% minimum

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 JWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN51 JWY, 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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LN51 JWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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