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PCZ 5160

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 5160
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,020 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,660 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,393 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,393 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,967 miles

Battery poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,967 miles

Battery poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,565 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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PCZ 5160 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PCZ 5160, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCZ 5160 registered?

PCZ 5160 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is PCZ 5160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 5160 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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