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YX51 EDL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,442 mi
Last recorded116,442 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,442 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 116,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,246 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,711 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 84,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn more inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,970 miles

nearside rear tyre very low tread on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2009 71,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre very low tread on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2008 67,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,936 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 43,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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YX51 EDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YX51 EDL, 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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What year was YX51 EDL registered?

YX51 EDL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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