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LX51 HLF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,826 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 117,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,615 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers side door mirror glass cracked

window screen washer fluid light stays on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,646 miles

drivers side door mirror glass cracked

window screen washer fluid light stays on

Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,456 miles

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

center exhaust bracket seperated from exhaust but still supporting

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Apr 2008 82,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust bracket seperated from exhaust but still supporting

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter weaping?

rear brake pads 1/2 worn?

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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LX51 HLF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX51 HLF, 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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LX51 HLF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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