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OV51 LYO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

279,483 mi
Last recorded279,483 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 279,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 264,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 244,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 221,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 202,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 187,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 106,588 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 106,583 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 101,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,909 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 13 May 2009 77,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 77,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 70,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,674 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 LYO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV51 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

OV51 LYO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is OV51 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 LYO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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