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PK51 FKO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,978 mi
Last recorded176,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rears. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight wiper blade damage to front screen.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 176,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rears. (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight wiper blade damage to front screen.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 176,967 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 172,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 172,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 168,828 miles

Front suspension arm bushes wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2016 168,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension arm bushes wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f lower arm rear bushes wearing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 165,727 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f lower arm rear bushes wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2014 162,763 miles

front arm front and rear bushes wearing

front bumper damaged

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak from engine

rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2014 162,762 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front arm front and rear bushes wearing

front bumper damaged

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak from engine

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2013 159,550 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 157,512 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 157,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 156,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 148,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,683 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 107,844 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,907 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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PK51 FKO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK51 FKO, 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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PK51 FKO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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