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KE02 ABE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 ABE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 172,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 172,200 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 166,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 161,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 161,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 157,012 miles

Offside Rear number plate light not working

body damage

Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 143,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 143,166 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 137,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm/edge bald.175/80/r14/88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer.

slight wear /play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 26 May 2016 137,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm/edge bald.175/80/r14/88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer.

slight wear /play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 127,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 116,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,637 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,346 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 68,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/perished

Pass 16 May 2008 63,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,007 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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KE02 ABE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE02 ABE, 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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KE02 ABE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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