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KP51 WYJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,867 mi
Last recorded180,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 WYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 180,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 180,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 169,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 158,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2017 149,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 149,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,619 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 123,705 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 123,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 114,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 105,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 105,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,632 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,645 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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KP51 WYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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