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FH51 OZO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 OZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 144,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 116,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 108,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,478 miles

Front anti-roll bar rubber mounting bushes have slight play

centre exhaust hanger broken (system still adequately supported)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,777 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,701 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,848 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 23 Jun 2008 49,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 42,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 42,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,720 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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FH51 OZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FH51 OZO, 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 FH51 OZO registered?

FH51 OZO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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