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KU02 NDG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,972 mi
Last recorded140,972 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 NDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower NSF lower wheel arch to sil corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end fouls wheel rim on back lock

Nearside Front Upper NSF upper wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track control arm bent

Offside Front Outer Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end fouls wheel rim on back lock

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chip <10mm (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track control arm bent

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,619 miles

Nearside front, lower wheel arch to sill, corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, central offside. Contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 138,619 miles

Nearside front, lower wheel arch to sill, corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, central offside. Contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 137,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,925 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,932 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,257 miles

Some brake pipes are heavily coated with under seal

Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades deteriating.

engine management light on.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades deteriating.

engine management light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,358 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner front brake discs corroded

offside inner drive shaft boot spli

rear brake pipe coating bubbling

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,381 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Minor damage to offside wheel rim

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,060 miles

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

Brake disc's deteriating

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Minor damage to offside wheel rim

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,398 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted over brake pipes

engine covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,607 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Cover on center brake pipes .

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,772 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres deteriating with age.

upper engine shield fitted. †brake pipes front to rear covered.

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 NDG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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