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K12 DSS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 DSS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 125,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake disks are worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 125,494 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake disks are worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,216 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

epc light on

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,029 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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K12 DSS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K12 DSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K12 DSS registered?

K12 DSS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is K12 DSS safe to buy?

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