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RL51 EGX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 EGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,871 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE (NOT REPAIRABLE!)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 126,871 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE (NOT REPAIRABLE!)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 123,066 miles

1 bulb inop centre stop light

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2014 119,135 miles

2 bulbs inop centre stop light

Fail 12 May 2014 119,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

2 bulbs inop centre stop light

Pass 11 May 2013 115,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to hold engine at required RPM for emission test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,939 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully test seat belt

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,939 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully test seat belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 84,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,415 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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RL51 EGX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL51 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL51 EGX registered?

RL51 EGX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is RL51 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 EGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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