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MU51 HBZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,038 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

mark on windscreen

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm 205/55 16

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm 205/55 16

rear tyres 3mm

Nail in offside front tyre

mark on windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,176 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,176 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,039 miles

brake discs lipped

engine burning oil intermittent (previous test)

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

nail in tread o/s/f tyre

play in n/s/f shock absorber top mounting

power steering pipes moist

Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

brake discs lipped unable to see inner pad thickness (front)

engine burning oil may damage catalyst (intermittent) vehicle had been on idle warming up

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

nail in tread o/s/f tyre

play in n/s/f shock absorber top mounting

power steering pipes moist

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,460 miles

engine managment light stays on

rear brake pads worn

strong advise n/s/r tyre 2mm 205/55 16

Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,315 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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MU51 HBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 HBZ, 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 MU51 HBZ registered?

MU51 HBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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