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RA51 VJN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,495 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,146 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,980 miles

front number plate broken

hazard warning lamp sticking

nearside rear shock damp

objects stuck to windscreen

slight leak from gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate broken

hazard warning lamp sticking

nearside rear shock damp

objects stuck to windscreen

slight leak from gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,736 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,940 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre perished.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,773 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,821 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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RA51 VJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA51 VJN, 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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RA51 VJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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