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SJ51 LVM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,334 mi
Last recorded142,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,334 miles

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both n/s tyres close legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,995 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers little damping effect

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers little damping effect

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,134 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 130,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,922 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,920 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2012 106,169 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2012 106,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,969 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 103,851 miles

o/s cv gaitor slight leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,671 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 99,717 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,527 miles

slight play at n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,527 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play at n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2006 95,030 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 95,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 LVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LVM, 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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SJ51 LVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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