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KL52 BZJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,372 mi
Last recorded152,372 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 BZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 152,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 152,372 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,946 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 141,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,100 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 129,099 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 127,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 127,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play wishbone bush (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,275 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner track rod has some play

Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,275 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner track rod has some play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF side mirror cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF side mirror cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres close to wear indicator bars

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,797 miles

off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,432 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 BZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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