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SA51 ZDU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,083 mi
Last recorded187,083 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 187,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 187,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 172,823 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 172,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,620 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 158,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 158,046 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 153,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,572 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 147,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 125,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,881 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 99,603 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,972 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,972 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,966 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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SA51 ZDU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA51 ZDU, 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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SA51 ZDU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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