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KF02 YKV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

210,196 mi
Last recorded210,196 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 YKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 210,196 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 210,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 208,879 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 207,378 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 195,636 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 195,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 187,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 174,173 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 159,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,721 miles

Central screen damage windscreen wiper

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 111,123 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 99,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,502 miles

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,933 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,602 miles

rear number plate slightly water contaminated.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,319 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 YKV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YKV, 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 YKV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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