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FY02 KBU

2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi165,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 KBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 260,029 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 260,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s steering rack worn

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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FY02 KBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 165,876 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY02 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY02 KBU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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