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KJ51 EEG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,960 mi
Last recorded162,960 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 EEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 162,960 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier CLAMP MISSING & TERMINALS LOOSE ! (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour LENSE COVER MISSING. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear N/S & O/S BUMP STOPS & SHOCK GUARDS INSICURE ,(DETEORATED),

Pass 7 Feb 2024 158,843 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 158,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 151,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 147,057 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 139,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,931 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,345 miles

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,860 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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KJ51 EEG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 KJ51 EEG, 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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KJ51 EEG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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