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OU51 UHY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,628 mi
Last recorded220,628 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 220,628 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 216,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 212,512 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 204,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 191,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 174,929 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 174,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 146,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,523 miles

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

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

front and rear discs slight corrotion

Pass 27 May 2010 108,724 miles

heat sheild loose

offside wiper starting to deteriate

Pass 8 May 2009 97,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mount weak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 87,009 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mount weak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,195 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,369 miles

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)

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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OU51 UHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU51 UHY, 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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OU51 UHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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