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SJ51 LUE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,352 mi
Last recorded229,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 229,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 229,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 176,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 105,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,706 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 46,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,597 miles

front wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,097 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ51 LUE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ51 LUE, 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 SJ51 LUE registered?

SJ51 LUE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is SJ51 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 LUE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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