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KF52 UML

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and beginning to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished and beginning to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - edges bald - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join with brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - edges worn nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 125,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,370 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,324 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,324 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Headlamp covers fitted

O/S/Front wiper split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,021 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,574 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,468 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,331 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,204 miles

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

engine oil level low

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,288 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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KF52 UML is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KF52 UML, 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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KF52 UML is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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