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RA51 VKB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,319 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2015 123,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,928 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 115,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,735 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 75,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 62,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,450 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

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

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 VKB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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