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SB51 XDC

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,890 mi
Last recorded86,890 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer sills are damaged

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

offside rear shocker dust cover is insecure

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer sills are damaged

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

offside rear shocker dust cover is insecure

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 May 2007 206,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 177,485 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 XDC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

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

Is SB51 XDC safe to buy?

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