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SB51 XDA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,490 mi
Last recorded157,490 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 XDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 157,490 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on tread

Small chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Fail 12 Mar 2012 157,488 miles

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

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on tread

Slight exhaust blow at CAT section

Small chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Pass 18 Mar 2011 142,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 128,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 116,708 miles

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

beam converters badly fitted not affecting dip beam pattern but main beam pattern adversely affected

Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,239 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 92,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,539 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 XDA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB51 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

SB51 XDA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SB51 XDA safe to buy?

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