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LN51 JXY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 JXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 157,190 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 157,188 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum oil leak from power steering (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 135,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 134,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,870 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre section of exhaust requires repair by welding

slight bind nsr brake

all tyre walls perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

n/s rear outer tyre wall perished

o/s front outer tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,127 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,769 miles

both rear shockers plastic inserts broken

Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear shockers plastic inserts broken

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,103 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,560 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,973 miles

vehicle is dangerour to drive rear brake pressure valve faulty

Fail 5 Jul 2006 46,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

vehicle is dangerour to drive rear brake pressure valve faulty

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 JXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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