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LY51 BXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,630 mi
Last recorded114,630 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 BXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,630 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 114,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,214 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2014 86,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Sep 2014 86,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer weak

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,614 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s washer weak

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,858 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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LY51 BXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY51 BXW, 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 LY51 BXW registered?

LY51 BXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 BXW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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