MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs corroded
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both number plates deteriorating
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
both number plates deteriorating
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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