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SF51 XXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,297 mi
Last recorded187,297 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 XXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 187,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 187,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 182,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 182,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 178,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 175,533 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 171,982 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 167,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 163,492 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 163,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 155,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 131,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 111,597 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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SF51 XXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SF51 XXD, 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 SF51 XXD registered?

SF51 XXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is SF51 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 XXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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