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KF02 YBV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,450 mi
Last recorded167,450 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 167,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2022 157,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,101 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 149,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear

Fail 16 Jun 2018 134,286 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 124,534 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 120,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 117,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 115,117 miles

engine MIL illuminated

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 115,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine MIL illuminated

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 111,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 108,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 103,807 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 100,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2008 96,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,591 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 61,771 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 YBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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