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OV51 LYU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,376 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 144,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 164,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 150,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 150,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 141,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 141,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 131,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 120,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 77,427 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 LYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV51 LYU, 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 OV51 LYU registered?

OV51 LYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is OV51 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 LYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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