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YS51 LBF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,097 mi
Last recorded217,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 217,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 216,710 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner - Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 214,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 205,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 204,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 198,437 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 191,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 190,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 190,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 189,573 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2015 188,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2015 186,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 186,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 184,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 182,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 180,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 178,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 176,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 174,035 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 174,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 171,523 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 171,523 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 154,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 122,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 122,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LBF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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