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KF02 YBA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,268 mi
Last recorded167,268 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 167,268 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 159,057 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2019 145,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 137,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 134,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 134,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,079 miles

Engine light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

enine malfuction check light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,925 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 89,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,002 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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KF02 YBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol 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 KF02 YBA, 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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KF02 YBA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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