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YS51 LAE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 LAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 164,263 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 164,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns/os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 158,186 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 145,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 144,837 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 136,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,591 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,705 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,069 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,895 miles

TYRE SIZE: 195/65X15 91H

both front tyres worn very close to legal minimum (2mm), n/s/f has heavy sidewall damage

is cam belt replacement due? - mileage/time

puncture in o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2016 111,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

TYRE SIZE: 195/65X15 91H

both front tyres worn very close to legal minimum (2mm), n/s/f has heavy sidewall damage

is cam belt replacement due? - mileage/time

puncture in o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre badly cracked 195/656/15/91v

Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre badly cracked 195/656/15/91v

Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 96,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 89,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 73,616 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 64,322 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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YS51 LAE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YS51 LAE, 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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YS51 LAE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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