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SN51 YZY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 YZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 160,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 136,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 136,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,461 miles

near side front top strut mounting is showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Jan 2007 102,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 102,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SN51 YZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN51 YZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN51 YZY?

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What year was SN51 YZY registered?

SN51 YZY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SN51 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 YZY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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