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CU51 KNT

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

322,456 mi
Last recorded322,456 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 322,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 294,025 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 294,025 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 271,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 271,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 246,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 233,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 213,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 213,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 185,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 185,688 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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CU51 KNT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU51 KNT, 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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CU51 KNT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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