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MX51 FFT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,983 mi
Last recorded176,983 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 176,983 miles

Battery lose in its fixing

oil level low

Fail 22 Oct 2016 176,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery lose in its fixing

oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 150,798 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 150,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,366 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 142,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,433 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 134,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 122,177 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 115,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,091 miles

slight knock on n/s/f suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 91,003 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 90,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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MX51 FFT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX51 FFT, 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 MX51 FFT registered?

MX51 FFT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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The MOT history for MX51 FFT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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