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KP51 WXE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,304 mi
Last recorded168,304 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 WXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 168,304 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 168,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 165,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 157,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 150,457 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 150,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 145,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F Suspension arm rear bush starting to debond slightly

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

Slight play in O/S Steering rack arm

Pass 12 Aug 2013 130,669 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

o/s/f steering rack end play

Fail 12 Aug 2013 130,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

o/s/f steering rack end play

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,092 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition ( corrosion )

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight drag evident at offside and nearside rear brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2009 117,092 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs in poor condition ( corrosion )

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight drag evident at offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,359 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure. Various engine/gearbox oil leaks. Offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking. Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Front bumper insecure at the offside & nearside. Offside front indicator starting to show white light. All steering/suspension components starting to corrode/slightly corroded. Nearside rear road spring badly corroded.

Slight play in the steering rack at the offside front. Front antiroll bar D bushes starting to split/perish/deteriorate. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 114,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure. Various engine/gearbox oil leaks. Offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking. Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Front bumper insecure at the offside & nearside. Offside front indicator starting to show white light. All steering/suspension components starting to corrode/slightly corroded. Nearside rear road spring badly corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in the steering rack at the offside front. Front antiroll bar D bushes starting to split/perish/deteriorate. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 97,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 97,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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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KP51 WXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP51 WXE, 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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KP51 WXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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