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AD52 KYU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear noise from offside rear brake drum

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear noise from offside rear brake drum

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 105,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 105,824 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,915 miles

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

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

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

fast idle erratic

Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted, both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 67,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted, both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,769 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,431 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 17,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 14,677 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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AD52 KYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AD52 KYU, 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 AD52 KYU registered?

AD52 KYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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