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RL51 EHE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 EHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,237 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,237 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 104,501 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,304 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 99,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,166 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,498 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,498 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 52,225 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 EHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EHE, 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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What year was RL51 EHE registered?

RL51 EHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is RL51 EHE safe to buy?

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