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SY51 EKU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,416 mi
Last recorded182,416 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 EKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 182,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sill/floor area damaged/weak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 169,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/flex area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wing arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened alloy guide tube eroded/fractured (3.5.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 169,696 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/flex area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wing arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened alloy guide tube eroded/fractured (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,945 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened alloy tube cracked/split (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak turbo passing oil. front exh. flex. dripping oil ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 156,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened alloy tube cracked/split (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak turbo passing oil. front exh. flex. dripping oil ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 143,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust centre support corroded through

nearside front tyre has a tread depth of 3.0mm

nearside front tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 31 Dec 2014 126,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 126,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 112,587 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded off

front tyres have scrubbed edges

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,412 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,889 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,259 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2010 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,024 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,836 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 62,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,539 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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SY51 EKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY51 EKU, 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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SY51 EKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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