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PF51 OUJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 OUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 133,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,642 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,640 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,363 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 125,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,162 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,006 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,006 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,680 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 96,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,701 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,701 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,272 miles

N/S/F Brake pad spring clip missing

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

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

screen has damage outside swept area

Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

screen has damage outside swept area

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,761 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S/F TYRE WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S/F TYRE WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,495 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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PF51 OUJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PF51 OUJ, 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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PF51 OUJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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