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OE51 XAV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,193 mi
Last recorded176,193 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 XAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 176,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 175,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 167,555 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 167,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 152,858 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2.7mm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 139,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 127,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,343 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 116,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,074 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,181 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 XAV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OE51 XAV, 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 OE51 XAV registered?

OE51 XAV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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