CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV51 FDJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,089 mi
Last recorded111,089 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 FDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,089 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2013 111,005 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,444 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,228 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2007 73,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,801 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,366 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV51 FDJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV51 FDJ, 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 SV51 FDJ?

You can check the full history of SV51 FDJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV51 FDJ registered?

SV51 FDJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is SV51 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 FDJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV51 FDJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV51 FDJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.