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SV51 JSZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 JSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,676 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun-strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Front both sides sills slightly damaged @ jacking points

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to poor running state (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing intercooler pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Calliper (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 87,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2016 80,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probable cause is exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear sleeve joint (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play at steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 75,862 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 67,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 58,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,521 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,952 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,135 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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SV51 JSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SV51 JSZ, 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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SV51 JSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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