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KU02 MZL

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,067 mi
Last recorded226,067 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 MZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 226,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most steel close to mot fail (o/s/r and n/s/r at limit now) (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

most of steering/suspension is worn,some close to mot fail also under body corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 226,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most steel close to mot fail (o/s/r and n/s/r at limit now) (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

most of steering/suspension is worn,some close to mot fail also under body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 221,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 217,299 miles

Center exhaust section corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 217,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Center exhaust section corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 210,389 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 202,130 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight wear.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 191,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 174,722 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 174,722 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 160,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 143,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 101,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 101,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,493 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,493 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KU02 MZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU02 MZL, 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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KU02 MZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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