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KC51 LTZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,181 mi
Last recorded141,181 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 LTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 141,181 miles

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

engine smoke/near limit

front exhaust corrosion/blow

n/s handbrake poor

o/s tyres wear inner edges

rear shock covers detached

screen damage/wipers smearing

unable ta assess some areas due to covers

Fail 27 Feb 2016 141,181 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine smoke/near limit

front exhaust corrosion/blow

n/s handbrake poor

o/s tyres wear inner edges

rear shock covers detached

screen damage/wipers smearing

unable ta assess some areas due to covers

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine nosiy

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine nosiy

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

erratic idle @ full governed speed/smoking

n/s indicators faded

n/s/r shock cover detached

n/s/r tyre deflated

o/s/r tyre worn/perished

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,076 miles

rear brakes pads about 75% worn

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,292 miles

all tyres slighty worn on edges.

Fail 10 Jan 2006 52,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LTZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KC51 LTZ, 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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What year was KC51 LTZ registered?

KC51 LTZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is KC51 LTZ safe to buy?

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