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KU02 NHY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

166,782 mi
Last recorded166,782 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 NHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 166,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 166,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 159,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 150,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,961 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 145,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,560 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,028 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,745 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,740 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,041 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,516 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 57,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,035 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,258 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 NHY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 NHY, 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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What year was KU02 NHY registered?

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

Is KU02 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 NHY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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