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KL52 BYZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,093 mi
Last recorded135,093 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint, recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,394 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Sills corroded. Need attention.

Towbar corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 126,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

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

Sills corroded. Need attention.

Towbar corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,488 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and side skirts fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%).

Fail 27 Oct 2021 121,419 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and side skirts fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%).

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,416 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 117,416 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,583 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. Need attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. Need attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,635 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,596 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front coil springs corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,720 miles

Brake pipe going into nearside rear flexy hose corroding.

Engine management light on.

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,603 miles

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

Brake pipe going into nearside rear flexy hose corroding.

Engine management light on.

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,569 miles

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

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

NS inner CV boot insecure

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,348 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,178 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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KL52 BYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL52 BYZ, 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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KL52 BYZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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