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KM02 HWJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 161,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 156,740 miles

o/s track rod end dust boot starting to perish

rear numberplate starting to degrade

Fail 30 Aug 2016 156,740 miles

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

o/s track rod end dust boot starting to perish

rear numberplate starting to degrade

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,001 miles

front axle tread getting low

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes app limit for wear

rear damper shrouds dropped

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,994 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaitors have split but still operate correctly.

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both rear shock absorber gaitors have split but still operate correctly.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 134,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 126,288 miles

Osr tyre perishing in between tread

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

Nsr alloy wheel slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,288 miles

Nsr alloy wheel slightly distorted

Osr tyre perishing in between tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil cap was missing. fitted second hand cap

rear discs both slightly poor

Fail 27 Aug 2010 107,304 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 98,450 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,034 miles

front tyres low 2 mm 205 55 16 v

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

front tyres low 2 mm 205 55 16 v

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged

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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KM02 HWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM02 HWJ, 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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KM02 HWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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