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SH51 HBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,667 mi
Last recorded121,667 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 121,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 100,269 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 100,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 124,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 121,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,933 miles

both front rearmost wishbone bushes slight play

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,892 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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SH51 HBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH51 HBY, 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 SH51 HBY registered?

SH51 HBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is SH51 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 HBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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