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CU51 KOJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,868 mi
Last recorded248,868 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 248,868 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 248,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 248,475 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn on inner eage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 234,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 234,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 216,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 216,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 195,819 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 175,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 150,284 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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CU51 KOJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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