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OV51 KZE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,735 mi
Last recorded23,735 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 23,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower sill damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Sill damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,312 miles

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

Nearside Sill damage

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,585 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 20,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,181 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,492 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 KZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OV51 KZE, 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 OV51 KZE registered?

OV51 KZE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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