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SP51 LRO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,381 miles

Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,381 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,873 miles

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

offside rear tyre slight cracks in the sidewalls

slight crack bottom of windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,860 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,503 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 62,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,644 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 53,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,867 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 23,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 23,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SP51 LRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP51 LRO, 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 SP51 LRO registered?

SP51 LRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is SP51 LRO safe to buy?

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