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KU02 NGV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,403 mi
Last recorded164,403 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 NGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 148,201 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 148,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,521 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,653 miles

all brake discs corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight pulsation to brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,099 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Most metal brake pipes corroding.

Washer fluid lamp on.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Most metal brake pipes corroding.

Washer fluid lamp on.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,239 miles

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,685 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,399 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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KU02 NGV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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