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MF51 VNZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 129,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 123,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,663 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 114,663 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 108,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 108,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,680 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 101,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 70,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 156,139 miles

Windscreen cracked out of swept area. Slight leak from exhaust front pipe. Front bumper split.Front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 3 Mar 2005 140,527 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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MF51 VNZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MF51 VNZ, 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 MF51 VNZ registered?

MF51 VNZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is MF51 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 VNZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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