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OV51 KYH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,127 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,345 miles

o/s/f wing damage

Fail 21 Nov 2017 100,342 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,699 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,160 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

offside front shoker not fitted corectly

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,678 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers torn

o/s/rear wheels binding slightly

rear axle bushes starting to perish

rear wiper torn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers torn

o/s/rear wheels binding slightly

rear axle bushes starting to perish

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,292 miles

advise damage to offside sill

Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,292 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise damage to offside sill

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,869 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,646 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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OV51 KYH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 OV51 KYH, 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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OV51 KYH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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