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SN51 ZCA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 ZCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,442 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,442 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,112 miles

engine fast idle intermittant

water in offside front indicator

Fail 12 Jul 2008 55,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine fast idle intermittant

water in offside front indicator

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,808 miles

engine management light stays illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 43,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,476 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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SN51 ZCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZCA, 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 SN51 ZCA registered?

SN51 ZCA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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