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OV51 OLJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,822 mi
Last recorded188,822 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 188,822 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS+NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 181,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 175,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 170,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 163,988 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 156,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 129,836 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,836 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,157 miles

all four tyres very worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,448 miles

all tyres very worn

n/s front inner brake disc rusty

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 OLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

OV51 OLJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is OV51 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 OLJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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