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KU02 NZW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 NZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 137,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 135,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 135,593 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,515 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 129,513 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT WISHBONE UNITS EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,169 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,771 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,767 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,361 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,628 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,665 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,932 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 NZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

KU02 NZW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for KU02 NZW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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