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KC02 JKU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

179,326 mi
Last recorded179,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 JKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 179,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 174,025 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 174,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 166,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,537 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side rear tyre wearing uneven and low on edge

Fail 19 Jan 2022 157,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side rear tyre wearing uneven and low on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,033 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake backing plates are corroded

enginge under cover damaged

front brake discs have a slightly corroded lip on the inner faces

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,191 miles

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

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

both rear brake backing plates are corroded

enginge under cover damaged

front brake discs have a slightly corroded lip on the inner faces

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,281 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven and about 3mm left approx

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,112 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven and about 3mm left approx

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,518 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,038 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 67,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,737 miles

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

spare tyre worn low close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2007 62,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,792 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KC02 JKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KC02 JKU, 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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KC02 JKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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