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VR51 PAP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 PAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,753 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes splitting and very weak

both front side lights dim

both rear tyres very close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2014 117,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front bottom arms rear bushes splitting and very weak

both front side lights dim

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,226 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2011 79,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,493 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,958 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 19,550 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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VR51 PAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VR51 PAP, 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

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What year was VR51 PAP registered?

VR51 PAP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2002.

Is VR51 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR51 PAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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