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KN52 FAM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,235 mi
Last recorded127,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,235 miles

All brake disc's have surface corrosion

Rear Wiper split

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not returning on caliper, reading low but locked

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not returning on caliper, reading low but locked

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 126,655 miles

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

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

catalyst heat shield loose

centre exhaust mount loose but still supporting exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2014 126,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

catalyst heat shield loose

centre exhaust mount loose but still supporting exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,735 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,810 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,426 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Inner front brake disc face worn

Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Inner front brake disc face worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 41,697 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,687 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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KN52 FAM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN52 FAM, 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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KN52 FAM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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