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OE51 FUV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,094 mi
Last recorded153,094 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 153,094 miles

engine managment warning light on = o/s/f indicator lens damaged = accident damage n/s/ outer sill = both rear suspension bump stops perished = engine oil leak = some corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s handbrake low/slow

Pass 8 Aug 2014 147,066 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing = n/s outer sill damaged = engine oil leaks = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Fail 8 Aug 2014 147,066 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing = n/s outer sill damaged = engine oil leaks = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Fail 2 Jul 2014 147,048 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/r brake disc slightly warped

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,579 miles

Clutch pedal sticks to floor sometimes.

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

No Windows Open.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 142,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake wear Indicator Light On.

Clutch pedal sticks to floor sometimes.

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

No Windows Open.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 137,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake wear light on = o/s/f indicator lens cover missing = accident damage n/s outer sill = engine oil leak = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling = o/s outer track rod end gaitor split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 137,759 miles

brake wear light on = o/s/f indicator lens cover missing = accident damage n/s outer sill = engine oil leak = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling = o/s outer track rod end gaitor split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,187 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to n/s outer sill

both front discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 117,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 117,690 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 91,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,784 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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OE51 FUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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