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PX51 BEO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,282 mi
Last recorded126,282 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 126,282 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 May 2023 126,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 119,856 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 113,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 110,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor hand brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,020 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,604 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,604 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,833 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,176 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,822 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 60,819 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,681 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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PX51 BEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PX51 BEO, 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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PX51 BEO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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