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OE51 HDL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 HDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 146,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,706 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 134,693 miles

nearsside sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,654 miles

both front outer sills corroded

front/rear brake discs corroded

n/s centre chassis damaged

o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 125,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front outer sills corroded

eng mani light on

front/rear brake discs corroded

n/s centre chassis damaged

o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,109 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 115,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 89,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,595 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,395 miles

slight damage to nearside front floor underneath vehicle

slight dent at nearside front inner edge of wheel rim

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 50,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,296 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 HDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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