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AE51 OJY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,897 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 88,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,162 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low reading o/s parking brake

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,983 miles

205/55/17

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,052 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cut in outer sidewall ? glued

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,457 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,457 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,589 miles

n/s/f puncture repaired close to edge.

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre side walls cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OJY, 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 AE51 OJY registered?

AE51 OJY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is AE51 OJY safe to buy?

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