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AE51 OCR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 59,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,912 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,174 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,174 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,613 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,290 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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AE51 OCR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE51 OCR, 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 AE51 OCR registered?

AE51 OCR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AE51 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OCR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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