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LV51 VPP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,069 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,008 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,127 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,395 miles

Coolant leak traces of ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak traces of ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bumper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,879 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,996 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 19,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,372 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 9,852 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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LV51 VPP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LV51 VPP, 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 LV51 VPP registered?

LV51 VPP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LV51 VPP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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