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SK51 EUZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,881 mi
Last recorded257,881 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 EUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 257,881 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 238,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroded

front discs corrded

Pass 18 May 2017 221,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2016 205,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 205,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 188,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 179,879 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 167,286 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs becomming worn

n/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

slight run out from n/s/r brake

Pass 17 May 2012 154,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 154,764 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 144,188 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s inner cv boot loose

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 144,188 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s inner cv boot loose

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 131,363 miles

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2009 118,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 102,306 miles

o/s/f steering arm as slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 21 May 2008 102,255 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm as slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 24 May 2007 85,498 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,397 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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SK51 EUZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK51 EUZ, 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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SK51 EUZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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