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OV51 KYX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,492 mi
Last recorded200,492 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 200,492 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 179,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 179,025 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 166,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 166,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 152,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,635 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,137 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,074 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,855 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 KYX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV51 KYX, 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 KYX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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