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SB51 WHE

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,990 mi
Last recorded155,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 WHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 155,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 150,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 150,806 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 143,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,153 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 132,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 86,621 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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SB51 WHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB51 WHE, 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 SB51 WHE registered?

SB51 WHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is SB51 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 WHE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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