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VX51 CTE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,188 mi
Last recorded153,188 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,188 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 153,188 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light illuminated

misfire on engine

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2016 149,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light illuminated

misfire on engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,374 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,406 miles

E.M.Light on

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 134,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

E.M.Light on

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,589 miles

epc light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 113,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

epc light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 102,400 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,285 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight uneveness on rear brake application

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 75,959 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,652 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,402 miles

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

Radiator protector grill missing

Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Radiator grill missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,523 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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VX51 CTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX51 CTE, 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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VX51 CTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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