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YJ51 OKX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,482 mi
Last recorded171,482 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 171,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 171,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 160,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 160,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 153,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 146,067 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 146,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 127,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,420 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 112,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 109,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight were on both front brake disc

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,048 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,331 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear shocker covers broken

n/s front and rear tyres near legal limits

Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear shocker covers broken

n/s front tyre near legal limit

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,570 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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YJ51 OKX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ51 OKX, 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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YJ51 OKX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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