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BF52 KUW

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 90,099 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,352 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,004 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt prescribed area damaged.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seatbelt anchorage mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front to Rear seat-belt prescribed area slightly distorted but not considered excessive

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front to Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,418 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Front to Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tailgate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,414 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Front to Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tailgate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 60,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,348 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,348 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,103 miles

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

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

Tailgate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,787 miles

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

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

damage to near side rear outer sill

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,440 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,440 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 21,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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BF52 KUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BF52 KUW, 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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BF52 KUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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