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KN52 FBC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,671 mi
Last recorded148,671 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,671 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 148,671 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 142,782 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Fail 10 May 2017 142,776 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,253 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 137,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,585 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both rear tyre close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 10 Jun 2015 131,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

all 4 tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,533 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,533 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,208 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,136 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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KN52 FBC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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