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FB02 KFU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 KFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 135,009 miles

battery cover fitted

brake pad warning light lit

emissions 0.09

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f anti-roll bar link has borderline play

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/r park brake performance low / working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake imbalance on legal limit

tape on clocks, right hand side

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,541 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 112,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar locking device missing rear ball locking washers missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 98,966 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 98,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mount broken still fully suported

Pass 9 May 2013 87,916 miles

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

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

front subframe rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 76,430 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,588 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 25,638 miles

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

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

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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FB02 KFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FB02 KFU, 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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FB02 KFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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