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OV51 KZA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 96,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,309 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,694 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,116 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,161 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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OV51 KZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV51 KZA, 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 OV51 KZA registered?

OV51 KZA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is OV51 KZA safe to buy?

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