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MF51 YWZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 146,958 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 146,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 132,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 126,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,854 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight damage to wing mirror glass

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,586 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,528 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 17,476 miles

Both front brake discs showing corrosion

Both front tyres showing wear and close to legal limit.

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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MF51 YWZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF51 YWZ, 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 MF51 YWZ registered?

MF51 YWZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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