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KC51 LDJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 LDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 139,177 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 139,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2016 132,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,443 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 126,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 122,301 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 116,227 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,532 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount u clamped on

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 6 May 2010 105,726 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, nearside badly

centre exhaust mount corroded adrift

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 May 2009 98,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F inner cv gaitor split and leaking.

Pass 8 May 2008 92,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 2 May 2008 92,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 84,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KC51 LDJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KC51 LDJ, 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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KC51 LDJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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