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OE51 FUU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,276 mi
Last recorded155,276 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has some very poor repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mount bracket bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 155,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has some very poor repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mount bracket bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 155,266 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear silencer and several joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired mounting bracket bolt appears to be fitted with locking glue but is tight. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight lift in mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight lift in top mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened front mounting bolt appears to be fitted with locking glue but is tight. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle beam rusty.

unable to check rear seatbelts due to obstructions in cabin and boot area.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 144,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 135,254 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 130,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 130,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 124,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 111,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 105,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 89,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 89,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,103 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 83,618 miles

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

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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OE51 FUU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OE51 FUU, 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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OE51 FUU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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