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KP51 YHE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,239 mi
Last recorded190,239 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 190,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack - nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 183,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 179,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 175,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubber broken at the rear.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,139 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2019 165,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 155,788 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 147,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 133,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 125,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 118,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,023 miles

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Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2011 111,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 108,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,074 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,096 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 YHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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